Poland investigates alleged plot to kill prime minister, his deputy

On October 11, Polish authorities launched an investigation into an alleged assassination plot targeting Prime Minister Donald Tusk and his deputy, Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, according to Jacek Dobrzynski, a spokesperson for Polish intelligence agencies. Following numerous reports of a potential assassination attempt, officials convened a meeting between representatives from the Interior and Administration Ministry, State Protection Service, and Internal Security Agency.

Police spokesperson Karolina Galecka emphasized that threats were directed towards the police via the State Protection Service, and the information was released to prevent further speculation.

The report obtained by TVN24, a Polish news channel, revealed that an informant contacted a radical organization through social media, seeking volunteers for a gun attack. The informant also mentioned meeting a man named Krzysztof, who discussed guns, hatred of the government, and a planned mass murder. It is known that the man behind the threats was detained, and Prime Minister Tusk expressed gratitude to the police for their swift and decisive action.

However, not everyone shared the same level of concern. Former Polish President Andrzej Duda dismissed the threats as "everyday business" and accused Tusk of using them to divert attention from his government's issues. Former head of Poland's Foreign Intelligence Agency, Andrzej Derlatka, pointed the finger at Russia, stating that Poland is Russia's biggest enemy.

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis and Foreign Minister Petr Macinka acknowledged the importance of cooperation between their respective intelligence services and assured assistance if Poland requested it.