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Back|Compatriots with a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The Ministry of National Defense responds
Compatriots with a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The Ministry of National Defense responds
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RMF24·2 hours ago·Defense·2 min read·

Compatriots with a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The Ministry of National Defense responds

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  • On Sunday, recordings from Saturday appeared on the Internet, showing representatives of the extremely nationalist movement Rodacy Kamraci, including its leader Wojciech Olszański alias.
  • "Jaszczur", laid a wreath in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Warsaw.
  • The Warsaw Garrison Command informed that it did not require prior consent, but emphasized the need to respect the dignity of the place.

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Why It Matters

The Compatriot Movement is described as extremely nationalist, neo-fascist and pro-Russian. Its leader Wojciech Olszański alias "Lizard" has already had problems with the law, including proceedings for hate crimes, insults and calling for the murder of a person. In 2023, they tried to register a political party, which was later deregistered for failing to submit financial statements.

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On Sunday, recordings from Saturday appeared on the Internet, showing representatives of the extremely nationalist movement Rodacy Kamraci, including its leader Wojciech Olszański alias. "Lizard", lay a wreath in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Warsaw. This event caused a wave of controversy and comments.

Laying wreaths does not require consent

The Warsaw Garrison Command announced on Monday in a post on the

"The guard on duty at this place does not verify the identity of the people laying the wreaths. In accordance with current practice, the guards always pay their respects in the 'Present Arms' attitude when laying the wreath. The 'Present Arms' attitude is strictly assigned to the act of laying the wreath itself and is an expression of respect for the fallen, not for the person laying the wreath, which determines the behavior of soldiers regardless of the circumstances," it was emphasized. Warsaw Garrison entry.

The command noted that "laying wreaths on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier does not require prior consent from the Warsaw Garrison Command", however, it emphasized that "laying wreaths in this place must always take place with full respect for its dignity, seriousness and honor due to national memory."

Honors only during the ceremony

"At the same time, we would like to inform you that analyzes are currently underway at the Ministry of National Defense regarding the use of the military ceremony, so that the guards pay their respects only when laying flowers during the ceremony, and therefore do not pay their respects during individual/spontaneous laying of flowers/lighting candles by bystanders," said the Warsaw Garrison Command.

Compatriots' compatriots are in trouble with the law

The extremely nationalist environment of Compatriots is described as neo-fascist and pro-Russian. It briefly formed a political party, which was registered in June 2023, but the prosecutor's office appealed against the decision in this case. The party did not submit a financial report for 2023 and was deregistered at the end of 2024.

Prosecutor's offices and courts have already conducted proceedings against the leader of this community, Wojciech Olszański "Jaszczur", in many places in the country. It is usually the so-called hate crimes based on nationality and others, but also for insults and criminal threats. He also served a prison sentence for inciting the murder of a man.

What to Watch

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  • The Ministry of National Defense will introduce restrictions on paying military honors only during official ceremonies

    Likely · Within months

  • The prosecutor's office may initiate proceedings against Wojciech Olszański or the Compatriots for violating the provisions regarding national symbols

    Possible · Within weeks

Open Questions

  • ?Did the Warsaw Garrison Command take legal action against the Compatriots for laying a wreath without notice?
  • ?What specific changes to honorary procedures does the Ministry of National Defense plan to introduce?
  • ?Has the prosecutor's office initiated new proceedings against Wojciech Olszański in connection with this event?

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  • On Sunday, recordings from Saturday appeared on the Internet, showing representatives of the extremely nationalist movement Rodacy Kamraci, including its leader Wojciech Olszański alias.
  • "Jaszczur", laid a wreath in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Warsaw.
  • The Warsaw Garrison Command informed that it did not require prior consent, but emphasized the need to respect the dignity of the place.

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