On Saturday, Polish President Karol Nawrocki fired back at Prime Minister Donald Tusk, declaring that in matters of national security people must either listen or remain silent, echoing Tusk’s six‑point warning about Russia.
Prime Minister Tusk Issues Five Commandments
Tusk outlined five rules aimed at protecting Poland from Russian influence: refrain from repeating Russian propaganda lies, maintain trust in the military, prevent legislative sabotage – including the modern “liberum veto,” uphold European unity favoring the West, and fully support Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. He warned that national security depends on unity, stating “either we are united, or we will not exist at all.”
President Nawrocki Counters Tusk’s Message
On Saturday, President Karol Nawrocki replied on X, referencing the 1938 Polish Manifesto titled “Five Truths of Poles under the Rodło.” He described it as a bold Polish identity declaration and urged citizens to either listen or keep silent where “It already is.”
Historical Context: The 1938 Rodło Manifesto
The 1938 manifesto, published in Berlin on March 6, called for courage and love for Poland amid looming threats, emphasizing the importance of monolithic national spirit. Nawrocki noted the document highlighted “the forces of the nation” as central to Poland’s resilience.
Ambiguous State of Polish Unity
Both leaders emphasize that collective action is essential to confront Russian aggression, but they differ in tone: Tusk offers a civil‑dissipative framework, while Nawrocki invokes historical martyrdom and calls for obedience or silence.
