"Compliments from the Kremlin's chief ideologist". Who could Donald Tusk have been referring to?
On October 31, Prime Minister Donald Tusk addressed the situation surrounding the Constitutional Tribunal, claiming that opponents of Poland's legal order receive support from pro-Russian forces. He mentioned that they benefit from Russian bots online and have even received compliments from the Kremlin's main ideologist. While Tusk did not specify who this ideologist is, it is often associated with Alexander Dugin, a Russian political philosopher. Dugin's recent post on X wished success to the Polish right, stirring debate about the authenticity of the account attributed to him. Some commentators questioned whether Dugin personally manages the account, suggesting it might be run by fans or associates. Research indicates that the account may be operated by a Brazilian, Antonio Pires, although connections to Dugin remain. Despite EU sanctions against Dugin, his ideas continue to circulate online, raising concerns about disinformation and its political implications in Poland. Dugin's…