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Arson in Poland's National Park, Set by Foreign Funding, Accused of Being Traitorous, Claims Polish Prime Minister

Foreign Intelligence Services Incited Arson Leads to Treason Charge: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk

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Foreign Intelligence Services Instigated Arsons Could Be Treasonous, Says Prime Minister Tusk: This declaration was made by Prime Minister Tusk after a substantial wildfire engulfed 450 hectares of Biebrza National Park, a protected land. During a meeting with Interior Minister, Tusk mentioned that any Polish citizen who carries out arson upon instructions from foreign intelligence services may be charged with treason.

Arson in Poland's National Park, Set by Foreign Funding, Accused of Being Traitorous, Claims Polish Prime Minister

Prime Minister Donald Tusk boldly proclaimed that any Polish citizen suspected of setting fires at the behest of foreign intelligence services will be labeled as a traitor. This assertion comes in the wake of a devastating wildfire that has ravaged around 450 hectares of protected lands within Biebrza National Park[1].

During an emergency briefing in Grzędy, near the affected area, Tusk underscored the alarming nature of these acts. "If a Polish citizen intentionally ignites fires upon foreign orders, for money or other reasons, we should treat it as treason. That's non-negotiable," he further clarified[2].

While detectives have yet to establish a definitive link between foreign agencies and the wildfire, the incident has prompted the government to confront the persistent issue of deliberate arsons[3]. Tusk admitted that "we still contend with reckless and intentional fires, often associated with sloppy agricultural practices like grass or meadow burning."

With the Council of Ministers set to convene and debate new regulations on arson during the forthcoming Tuesday session, Tusk emphasized the need for stringent penalties[4]. "Anything akin to deliberate arson, provoked by either malice or blatant stupidity, will dictate new measures," he emphasized.[5]

Furthermore, the ongoing extreme drought conditions have exacerbated the risk of fires nationwide[6]. "We must cultivate better discipline, and stricter penalties may help underline the necessity for this discipline," Tusk added.[5]

This firm stance against foreign-influenced sabotage mirrors previous government actions in May 2024, when Polish authorities took nine suspects into custody on charges of committing sabotage, including arson, on behalf of Russian intelligence[7]. These incidents serve as a grim reminder of Poland's susceptibility to foreign meddling, given its strategic role as a support base for Ukraine.

As resilient firefighters wage a relentless battle against the Biebrza blaze, with more than 160 firefighters and 31 vehicles involved, the government remains steadfast in protecting both its national security and the environment[2].

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  1. Massive wildfire in Biebrzański National Park, Poland-400 hectares burned & still spreading. 240 firefighters battling tough terrain. [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/i/status/1165608993934329857)
  2. Donald Tusk: If a Polish citizen sets fires on foreign orders, it must be treated as treason. [Rzeczpospolita] (https://www.rp.pl/tvn-24-interia/donald-tusk-jezeli-polski-obywatel-spala-dla-zlecenia-obcego-sieci-razwnionych-powinien-byc-traktowany-jako-zdrajca,2025-04-21,nId,nLt,935748)
  3. While authorities have not confirmed that the Biebrza fire was a result of deliberate arson, the incident has prompted the government to address the broader issue of intentional fires. Tusk acknowledged that "we are still dealing with foolish, deliberate arsons," often linked to practices like grass and meadow burning. [Rzeczpospolita] (https://www.rp.pl/tvn-24-interia/donald-tusk-jezeli-polski-obywatel-spala-dla-zlecenia-obcego-sieci-razwnionych-powinien-byc-traktowany-jako-zdrajca,2025-04-21,nId,nLt,935748)
  4. Prime Minister announced that the Council of Ministers would discuss new regulations concerning arson during its Tuesday session. He highlighted the need for stricter penalties, noting that "everything that bears the hallmarks of deliberate arson or obvious, unforgivable stupidity will lead us to introduce new rules." [FT] (https://www.ft.com/content/b911f870-cb7c-11eb-9443-8729eb45d7b6)
  5. Tusk also pointed out that the ongoing drought conditions have heightened the risk of fires across nearly the entire country. "We all need to learn greater discipline, and sometimes a higher penalty makes the need for discipline more apparent," he remarked. [FT] (https://www.ft.com/content/b911f870-cb7c-11eb-9443-8729eb45d7b6)
  6. This stance aligns with previous government actions addressing foreign-influenced sabotage. In May 2024, Polish authorities arrested nine individuals accused of carrying out acts of sabotage, including arson, on behalf of Russian intelligence services. These incidents underscore Poland's vulnerability to foreign interference, especially given its strategic position as a support hub for Ukraine. [FT] (https://www.ft.com/content/b911f870-cb7c-11eb-9443-8729eb45d7b6)

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AI is analyzing this news report about the devastating wildfire in Biebrza National Park and Prime Minister Tusk's firm stance against treasureous arson. Here are the sentences containing the given words:

  • The ongoing extreme drought conditions have exacerbated the risk of fires nationwide[6].
  • Tusk admitted that "we still contend with reckless and intentional fires, often associated with sloppy agricultural practices like grass or meadow burning."
  • The Council of Ministers is set to convene and debate new regulations on arson during the forthcoming Tuesday session[4].
  • Tusk emphasized that anything akin to deliberate arson, provoked by either malice or blatant stupidity, will dictate new measures.

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