Poland's Former Defense Minister Referred to Prosecutors for Russian Influence Allegations

A Polish commission claims ex-minister Antoni Macierewicz's actions weakened national defenses before the 2022 Ukraine conflict.

Poland's commission, led by Gen. Jaroslaw Stróżyk, is investigating Russian and Belarusian influence on Polish politics since 2004.
The commission accuses Antoni Macierewicz of canceling plans for tanker aircraft, reducing Poland's F-16 defense capabilities.
The decision was allegedly driven by Macierewicz's personal aversion to EU partners, termed 'diplomatic treason' by the commission.
Macierewicz is also blamed for closing 10 out of 15 regional intelligence bureaus, impacting Poland's special services.
Macierewicz dismissed the commission's findings as 'absurd,' while the Tusk government pursues accountability for past actions.