Summary of Poland’s Accusation Against Russia
Poland has accused Russian intelligence services of orchestrating a fire that devastated the Marywilska shopping centre in Warsaw in May 2024, destroying 1,400 small businesses and affecting many workers from the Vietnamese community. Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that the arson was directed by a specific individual in Russia, with some suspects already in custody, while Poland has conducted a year-long investigation into the incident. This fire is part of a broader context of alleged “hybrid warfare” by Russia against Western nations, as echoed by NATO’s concerns over sabotage operations in Europe.