The Telegram channels spreading pro-Russian propaganda in Poland

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Several Telegram channels are spreading pro-Russian propaganda in Poland, revealing a soft spot for the Russian regime among some Polish citizens. The groups, which have names like "Truth about Ukraine", "Independent Poland" and "Stop War", often praise Russia and denounce Western countries, especially the United States.

Some of the channels also have links to Polish websites that share anti-Western content, and some of them have been traced to a network of Polish websites that are promoting a pro-Russian agenda. These channels also promote a negative view of the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), two key organizations in maintaining Polish security.

Collaboration with Russian state media

Some of the people behind these channels have been found to collaborate with Russian state media, helping to create content that is then promoted on Russian-language websites. One example is a recent article that claimed to be an "exclusive" interview with a Polish politician. The interview never actually happened, but it made its way into several pro-Russian media outlets, with many claiming that the politician had said positive things about Russia.

A cause for concern

These channels and their spreading of pro-Russian propaganda in Poland is a cause for concern, as they may be helping to promote a positive view of Russia and its actions, including its invasion of Ukraine. This could threaten the stability of Europe in the near future if left unchecked. It is important that journalists in Poland and other European countries continue to monitor these channels and call out false and harmful information when they see it.