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Russian ambassador to Poland attacked with red paint by protesters during WWII memorial

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Mon, 09 May 2022 21:12 UTC

The Russian ambassador to Poland has been hit by red paint thrown by protesters.

Sergei Andreev was ambushed by activists as he arrived at the Soviet soldiers cemetery in Warsaw to honour Red Army troops who died during the Second World War.

Video footage showed paint being thrown from behind Mr Andreev before a protester beside him hurled a big blob of it in his face.

The protesters prevented the ambassador and other members of a Russian delegation from laying flowers.

They carried Ukrainian flags and chanted "fascist" at Mr Andreev, while some were dressed in white sheets smeared with blood, symbolising Ukrainian victims of Russia's war.

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Other men in Mr Andreev's entourage were also seen splattered with what appeared to be red paint.

Police arrived at the scene to help the ambassador and other members of his delegation get away.

Polish foreign minister Zbigniew Rau described the incident as "highly deplorable".

Comment: RT reports on what Poland's leadership had to say:

Polish Interior Minister Mariusz Kaminski has said that the pro-Ukraine protesters who threw red liquid at Sergey Andreyev, Russia's ambassador to the country, in Warsaw had legitimate reasons to be angry at him.

Andreyev was attacked as he was about to lay flowers in honor of fallen Red Army soldiers on Monday, when Russia celebrated its victory over Nazi Germany and its allies in Europe.

"The gathering of opponents of the Russian aggression against Ukraine, where genocidal crimes are committed every day, was legal," Kaminski wrote on Twitter.

Attacking a diplomat is not legal, that the Interior Minister would deliberately twist the incident is revealing.

"The emotions of Ukrainian women, who took part in the protest and whose husbands are bravely fighting to defend their homeland, are understandable."

One wonders what other illegal acts the minister would support of these Ukrainian women.

The minister confirmed that Polish authorities had warned Russian diplomats not to partake in the traditional wreath-laying ceremony on Victory Day.

Evidently commemorating those that fought against Hitler, and won, is more important; Poland could have made efforts to protect them, in gratitude for the sacrifices that were made by those troops, but evidently it chose not to.

© Wojtek Radwanski / AFPPro-Ukraine protesters in Warsaw, Poland, May 9, 2022.
Ambassador Sergey Andreyev was attacked by protesters opposing Russia's military campaign in Ukraine. He later said that the liquid was syrup and that he was unharmed. Moscow strongly condemned the incident, demanding that Poland arrange a new wreath-laying ceremony and guarantee security there.

Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau, meanwhile, told reporters that the attack was "by all means regrettable" and "an incident that should not have happened."

"Diplomats enjoy special protection regardless of the policies pursued by the governments they represent," Rau said.

Considering the numerous bizarre and highly provocative comments coming from some factions of Poland's leadership of late with regards to the situation in Ukraine, that some in government would basically endorse people behaving in this manner is hardly surprising, although it doesn't bode well:

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Buffalo_Ken · 2022-05-09T21:35:54Z

Poland is acting like a country that doesn't want to exist in the future.

Sort of like their brother in Ukraine, a made up country if there ever was one.

Canada has a leader that likes to act as well, and I suspect his days are numbered.

Tiredandangry · 2022-05-09T22:18:36Z

Buffalo_Ken NO, they act like a schoolyard bully who is only acting tough because he got a much bigger kid protecting him.

If the US wasn't backing them up, Poland and the poles would be as quiet as a mouse and praying that the Russians wouldn't look their way.

Buffalo_Ken · 2022-05-09T22:45:04Z

Tiredandangry - sure, but the US is the laughing stock of the world just now is what I think - and for good reason. Dimwit diplomats and effing old farts days are coming to an end - it is obvious.

Christian83 · 2022-05-10T11:40:21Z

Buffalo_Ken Ukraine literally translates to the borderlands. So you’re correct, it’s not even a country, it’s the Russian Borderlands lol

Buffalo_Ken · 2022-05-11T11:30:17Z

Christian83 - ain't nobody got dibs on you!

Hang tough hombre and fight! Tell them: FUCK OFF

codis · 2022-05-11T11:59:30Z

Christian83 I would translate it as "at the edge". Quite fitting as well.

By the way, the slavic/Russian term "край" (trl. "kray") seems very similar to the old Germanic term "Rain", meaning 'marge' or 'balk' in English. I assume a Viking heritage here.

Christian83 · 2022-05-16T22:13:24Z

Buffalo_Ken At the edge, very similar to borderlands though, isn’t it?

That’s interesting that you say that I’ve been looking into language and man is it interesting.

codis Damn right hombre! Hanging tough as we speak my friend planted numerous kale today mate also installed a cat repeller and praying it works!

Hang tough my friend 👍😜😎

Christian83 · 2022-05-16T22:15:02Z

Christian83 Ah shit man, sorry chaps I messaged you both back to front.

Jeez, I’m sorry.

Buffalo_Ken · 2022-05-17T12:10:12Z

Christian83 -

Good one Si. Happy to read your post.

Ken

oldschoolrider · 2022-05-09T21:54:01Z

ffs, our friends Russia saved these ungrateful twats from total destruction,,the table are turning,, looks like poland now in hands with the nazis..

tick tock tick fukn tock!!

Shangri · 2022-05-09T23:12:35Z

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a disrespectful act, comitted by ignorant bigots....no more - and as these days, they're to be found everywhere, it just another shining example of the furibund disease thats infected the world.

Buffalo_Ken · 2022-05-09T23:15:05Z

Red paint is not the same as blood, but the blood of Poland may flow with acts such as this.

When will it be learned that Russia is not to be trifled with.

Poland would be advised to seek peace for its own sake.

A snake by the shed gets caught by the owl 8 days of the week.

codis · 2022-05-10T07:09:44Z

It seems the Poles prepare themselves for marching into the Ukraine.

I think they are in for a rude awakening.

Zbigniew · 2022-05-10T11:50:01Z

codis "The Poles"... Poland is ruled by agents of foreign secret services since 1939. Some say, that even since 1926. So get off the Poles.

Christian83 · 2022-05-10T12:25:12Z

Zbigniew

So get off the Poles.

Unless you’re a dancer

codis · 2022-05-10T12:25:44Z

Zbigniew Thus they are not different than others.

And this excuse did not work for the Germans, nor prevented it from the Russians taking their capital.

Zbigniew · 2022-05-10T12:41:13Z

codis what „excuse” you mean? The Germans were supporting their Hitler almost until the end of WW2. They willingly accepted any goods stolen in Poland by the German army. They actively „colonized” Poland as „Ueberleute”. On what basis do you compare our situation to the German one?

And no, it's not any „excuse”, just an (failed, it seems) attempt to clarify, that the Poles and „polish” government are two different beings. We're totally sick here in Poland of that people, who constantly lie to us and all the time rob us, if not constantly increased taxes, then now with inflation, but what we can do, actually?

Look at the ancestry of so many figures from s.c. „polish” government (or its advisors); it so happened, that many of them have... yes, Ukrainian roots. Kaczyński, Orzeł, Bodnar, Kowal, Siemoniak etc. Even „the President” himself — did you know, that the name „Duda” is way more ubiquitous on Ukraine rather than in Poland?

My proposal is: you better take care of Americans, if you happen to be the one, because it's YOUR government who's driving force behind it all, and — I repeat — get off „the Poles” until you make your house tidy first.

codis · 2022-05-10T13:28:56Z

Zbigniew

The Germans were supporting their Hitler almost until the end of WW2.

As many Poles support the confrontational course of the current Polish government - "Ukraine without borders".

Take care, or else you might choke on that bit.

Zbigniew · 2022-05-10T14:48:26Z

codis „As many Poles support the confrontational course of the current Polish government - "Ukraine without borders". ”

I don't know a single one. I wonder, how many of these supposed (many) „supporters” you know in person.

Insert several paid agents into government of other country — say, it'll be Ukraine, or Poland — make them destroy the country they rule, and — at the same time — complain „it's the Poles again”. Smartass American, look at him.

Christian83 · 2022-05-10T15:00:05Z

Zbigniew He’s not American by the way.

Zbigniew · 2022-05-10T15:07:02Z

Christian83 it seems he's ashamed to tell his nationality. Perhaps he's right, who knows.

Christian83 · 2022-05-10T15:11:05Z

Zbigniew It’s not for me to divulge peoples information, so I won’t start now but I just wanted you to know that he isn’t from across the pond.

Zbigniew · 2022-05-10T15:36:54Z

Christian83 so probably he comes from the nation of another „proven allies to Poland”, I mean British? Not much difference, when you mean government. As evil as that American one.

codis · 2022-05-10T16:06:56Z

Zbigniew You seem a bit angry in general. As if we here inserted those agents in your government.

Cool down, and we can talk.

...so probably he comes from the nation of another „proven allies to Poland”, I mean British?

No, I was born in a country that does not exist anymore, for decades.

Christian83 · 2022-05-10T16:16:33Z

Zbigniew Calm down bro. I’m British haha and I am not a fan of ANY government, they’re all corrupt as hell.

We’re all here trying to gain knowledge, not enemies my friend.

Relax.

Zbigniew · 2022-05-10T16:19:43Z

codis oh, so an Uebermensch from former East Germany, it seems. Or „Great Russian” born in Sovjet Union.

codis · 2022-05-10T17:11:57Z

Zbigniew Bad temper is not a recipe for good health. And emotional attachment prevents rational thought.

By the way, you avatar reminds me of something : [Link]

Zbigniew · 2022-05-10T20:37:56Z

„It seems the Poles prepare themselves for marching into the Ukraine. ”

Let someone who is talking such nonsense do not try to be smart about rational thinking.

You are the last person I could take any advice regarding „rational thought”.

codis · 2022-05-11T10:52:59Z

Zbigniew You are down on ad hominem level.

Do you expect anyone to follow you ?

Tiredandangry · 2022-05-11T21:30:46Z

codis Rumors say they want to do a land grab and seize the western parts of Ukraine under the cover of humanitarian causes.

codis · 2022-05-12T06:47:52Z

Tiredandangry They need to convince the Russian general staff, not the gullible Western public.

As I heard, the Russian do not mind in principle, however timing is VERY important. If they invade when the fighting in Donbass still ongoing, I expect the Polish troups to be annihilated by Russian missile strikes.

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