Hundreds of demonstrators marched through Białystok, Poland over the weekend in a coordinated push by nationalist groups to challenge Poland’s backing of Ukraine in its war with Russia. The crowd moved from St. Roch’s Church to Kościuszko Market Square, carrying flags and repeating demands that Warsaw end financial and military assistance for Kyiv, reports local outlet Radio Bialystok.
Police estimate roughly 300 participants. The event, branded “Poland for Peace,” was the 11th nationwide march organized by the Confederation of the Polish Crown.
Senior party figures, including MEP Grzegorz Braun and MP Włodzimierz Skalik, attended the march. Representatives of the “Non-partisan Local Government” movement also joined. The demonstration lasted about two hours and included speeches and the performance of patriotic songs.
Participants accused the government of responding to outside pressure and criticized continued aid to Ukraine. The rally came after controversy comments recently made by Braun, which have some wondering over the country’s role in the conflict.
The demonstration comes as Polish officials react to reports of a developing US peace proposal, reports Notes For Poland. The draft plan, which has circulated in Washington but has not been formally released, would require Ukraine to concede eastern territories to Russia, reduce its armed forces, and forgo NATO membership. In exchange, Kyiv would receive security guarantees from the US and NATO, remain eligible for EU membership, and obtain reconstruction support backed in part by frozen Russian assets.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk who more often aligns with globalist partners at the EU, rejected provisions of the reported plan that concern Poland directly. “Poles will make decisions concerning Poland,” he wrote. He added that “in the matter of peace, all negotiations should be conducted with Ukraine’s participation.”
President Karol Nawrocki, who has maintained closer ties and usually aligns with the White House, was also skeptical. He warned that any agreement “must take into account the fact that Russia is a country that does not honour agreements.” He stated that “each and every peace plan aimed at ending the war in Ukraine started by Russia must be accepted in Kyiv,” noting that the victim of aggression must have the decisive role.
Police estimate roughly 300 participants. The event, branded “Poland for Peace,” was the 11th nationwide march organized by the Confederation of the Polish Crown.
Senior party figures, including MEP Grzegorz Braun and MP Włodzimierz Skalik, attended the march. Representatives of the “Non-partisan Local Government” movement also joined. The demonstration lasted about two hours and included speeches and the performance of patriotic songs.
Participants accused the government of responding to outside pressure and criticized continued aid to Ukraine. The rally came after controversy comments recently made by Braun, which have some wondering over the country’s role in the conflict.
The demonstration comes as Polish officials react to reports of a developing US peace proposal, reports Notes For Poland. The draft plan, which has circulated in Washington but has not been formally released, would require Ukraine to concede eastern territories to Russia, reduce its armed forces, and forgo NATO membership. In exchange, Kyiv would receive security guarantees from the US and NATO, remain eligible for EU membership, and obtain reconstruction support backed in part by frozen Russian assets.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk who more often aligns with globalist partners at the EU, rejected provisions of the reported plan that concern Poland directly. “Poles will make decisions concerning Poland,” he wrote. He added that “in the matter of peace, all negotiations should be conducted with Ukraine’s participation.”
President Karol Nawrocki, who has maintained closer ties and usually aligns with the White House, was also skeptical. He warned that any agreement “must take into account the fact that Russia is a country that does not honour agreements.” He stated that “each and every peace plan aimed at ending the war in Ukraine started by Russia must be accepted in Kyiv,” noting that the victim of aggression must have the decisive role.
