Polish President and Scores of Top Officials Killed in Crash

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My heart goes out to the people of Poland today. This is horrible news.

The Polish president, Lech Kaczynski, and his wife were among 96 people killed when their plane crashed in thick fog on its approach to a regional airport in Russia early this morning.

The governor of the west Russian town of Smolensk confirmed there were no survivors from the Tupulov Tu-154 plane, which came down at 11am (7am GMT) about a mile (1.5km) from Smolensk airport.

“The Polish presidential plane did not make it to the runway while landing. Tentative findings indicate that it hit the treetops and fell apart. Nobody has survived the disaster,” Smolensk governor Sergei Anufriev told the Russia 24 news channel.

The Polish government will hold an emergency meeting later today. Officials said the head of the Polish army, the governor of the central bank and the head of the presidential administration were also on board the plane, as well as the families of other senior officials.

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1 bosforus  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 4:14:55pm

Mine as well. Awful news.

2 Kobyashi Maru  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 4:15:15pm

Very sad, condolences to the Polish Nation…

3 Virginia Plain  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 4:15:58pm

They just lost a whole chunk of their leadership.

4 sagehen  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 4:19:26pm

Maybe I’m a cynical conspiracy nut, but my first reaction on hearing about this was “OMG I hope it was an accident.” ‘Cause if not, it’s WWIII.

5 Cato the Elder  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 4:22:54pm

re: #4 sagehen

Maybe I’m a cynical conspiracy nut, but my first reaction on hearing about this was “OMG I hope it was an accident.” ‘Cause if not, it’s WWIII.

Huh?

6 Surabaya Stew  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 4:24:24pm

re: #4 sagehen

Maybe I’m a cynical conspiracy nut, but my first reaction on hearing about this was “OMG I hope it was an accident.” ‘Cause if not, it’s WWIII.

That was a thought in my head for a few seconds. Perhaps not a World War, but a serious conflict would no doubt ensue if in fact political agents were behind this crash. (Which would be seriously unlikely anyhow.) As it turns out, bad weather and pilot error are looking like the causes in this tragedy.

7 jamesfirecat  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 4:27:05pm

re: #6 Surabaya Stew

That was a thought in my head for a few seconds. Perhaps not a World War, but a serious conflict would no doubt ensue if in fact political agents were behind this crash. (Which would be seriously unlikely anyhow.) As it turns out, bad weather and pilot error are looking like the causes in this tragedy.

/Yes that’s what we wanted you to think!


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8 Liet_Kynes  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 4:27:38pm

Indeed terribly tragic news. Hearts and prayers go out to the people of Poland and those who directly lost loved ones.

9 Cato the Elder  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 4:28:51pm

Why would they put everybody on one plane and then let the pilot make four unsuccessful runs at a fogbound airport?

Russian plot, or could it be because all EU countries are now actually run from Brussels?

10 wrenchwench  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 4:30:24pm

I would think it is particularly painful for President Kaczynski’s twin brother.

11 NJDhockeyfan  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 4:34:18pm

They were headed for the Katyn memorials as well. Very sad indeed.

12 thatthatisis  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 4:35:16pm

Terrible news. I can’t even begin to imagine how the Polish people feel right now. My heart goes out to Poland, and to the families and friends of those lost.

13 bosforus  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 4:37:04pm

re: #9 Cato the Elder

Why would they put everybody on one plane and then let the pilot make four unsuccessful runs at a fogbound airport?

Perhaps this.
[Link: www.timesonline.co.uk…]

Kaczynski, whose body was also said to have been found, was a former anti-communist campaigner with a penchant for taunting the Kremlin. He had every reason to believe he was not welcome in Russia. Polish observers said he may have interpreted an order to divert to Moscow as an attempt to sabotage his big day in Katyn, where he was due to attend a mass and give a speech.

Russian media reports said he had once become angry with a pilot who refused to land in Tbilisi, the Georgian capital, on the grounds that it was unsafe. The same thing may have happened at Smolensk, aviation experts claimed. They suggested he may have pressed the pilot to make at least two attempts to land.

14 Four More Tears  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 4:37:49pm

re: #6 Surabaya Stew

That was a thought in my head for a few seconds. Perhaps not a World War, but a serious conflict would no doubt ensue if in fact political agents were behind this crash. (Which would be seriously unlikely anyhow.) As it turns out, bad weather and pilot error are looking like the causes in this tragedy.

If there was any foul play on Russia’s part then I’m pretty sure the consequences would be pretty bad, especially considering Poland’s a NATO ally, no?

I strongly doubt that was the case, though. Just a really sad accident that didn’t have to happen.

15 wrenchwench  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 4:38:05pm

re: #12 thatthatisis

Welcome, hatchling.

16 bratwurst  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 4:41:41pm

As a German Jew, maybe it will be a surprise to some to hear that I LOVE visiting Poland (and would be living there today if it were not from EU regs making it hard for me to work there legally). My thoughts are with the Polish people today. I encourage everyone reading this who has the opportunity to visit this fantastic country. I can offer a money-back guarantee, that is how confident I am that you will love this place as much as I do.

17 wee fury  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 4:45:06pm

Deepest sympathy.

18 Surabaya Stew  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 4:46:56pm

re: #14 JasonA

If there was any foul play on Russia’s part then I’m pretty sure the consequences would be pretty bad, especially considering Poland’s a NATO ally, no?

I strongly doubt that was the case, though. Just a really sad accident that didn’t have to happen.

Agreed. Were this in fact the outcome of a Russian plot, the result would be a few thousand more lives lost in a military confrontation at best; a nuclear winter at worst. This is why thinking about it dispels such a conclusion. The facts underlying the cause of the crash seem plenty clear anyhow. Heavy fog + old Russian-made plane + Pilot’s refusal to land at Moscow or Minsk + 3 aborted landings + lots of trees = 1 preventable and horrible accident.

19 Randall Gross  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 4:47:14pm

re: #9 Cato the Elder

Why would they put everybody on one plane and then let the pilot make four unsuccessful runs at a fogbound airport?

Russian plot, or could it be because all EU countries are now actually run from Brussels?

I’m going to guess that someone influential on the plane was browbeating the pilot about landing on schedule rather than diverting. After all everyone knows how flimsy and unreliable Russian aircraft are.

20 Soap_Man  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 4:47:18pm

Terrible. My prayers go out to my home country.

21 Soap_Man  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 4:48:57pm

re: #20 Soap_Man

Terrible. My prayers go out to my home country.

Note to birthers: By “home country” I don’t mean where I was born. I mean where previous generations of my family are from.

I don’t want this coming up when I eventually run for president. ;)

22 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 4:52:38pm

I have Jewish friends who left for Warsaw on Monday. Pilgrimage to home country and stuff.

What a horrible thing.

I can’t imagine. Can’t begin to imagine.

23 NJDhockeyfan  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 4:53:12pm

re: #16 bratwurst

As a German Jew, maybe it will be a surprise to some to hear that I LOVE visiting Poland (and would be living there today if it were not from EU regs making it hard for me to work there legally). My thoughts are with the Polish people today. I encourage everyone reading this who has the opportunity to visit this fantastic country. I can offer a money-back guarantee, that is how confident I am that you will love this place as much as I do.

It is beautiful judging by these 360° panoramic view photographs.

24 jamesfirecat  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 4:54:04pm

re: #23 NJDhockeyfan

It is beautiful judging by these 360° panoramic view photographs.

“panoramic view photographs.”

I look at that phrase and my eyes keep wanting to tell me there’s something dirty about it.

25 NJDhockeyfan  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 4:56:27pm

re: #14 JasonA

If there was any foul play on Russia’s part then I’m pretty sure the consequences would be pretty bad, especially considering Poland’s a NATO ally, no?

I strongly doubt that was the case, though. Just a really sad accident that didn’t have to happen.

Don’t worry….Vladimir Putin, a ‘former’ KGB leader will let us know if he discovers any foul play involved.

26 charlz  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 4:58:07pm

re: #19 Thanos

After all everyone knows how flimsy and unreliable Russian aircraft are.

ABC News reported tonight that was a make and model of plane the Russians have discontinued using. Also, that the pilot was told twice to divert to another airport, but insisted on another attempt there.

27 freetoken  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:01:34pm

Well, the conspiracists are out in force on this one too.

Including on the vile FreeRepublic (see the entry labeled “Poland gas find threatens Russia’s hold over EU (Things that make you go, hmmmmmm “).

28 Four More Tears  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:02:24pm

re: #27 freetoken

Well, the conspiracists are out in force on this one too.

Including on the vile FreeRepublic (see the entry labeled “Poland gas find threatens Russia’s hold over EU (Things that make you go, hmmm “).

Image: picard-facepalm.jpg

29 sagehen  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:04:55pm

re: #27 freetoken

Well, the conspiracists are out in force on this one too.

Including on the vile FreeRepublic (see the entry labeled “Poland gas find threatens Russia’s hold over EU (Things that make you go, hmmm “).


Okay, now I’m embarrassed for even letting the thought of maybenotanaccident cross my mind. FReaks is not company I wish to be in.

30 Aceofwhat?  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:05:13pm

re: #27 freetoken

Well, the conspiracists are out in force on this one too.

Including on the vile FreeRepublic (see the entry labeled “Poland gas find threatens Russia’s hold over EU (Things that make you go, hmmm “).

In addition to the predictable Russkie conspiracy, can’t the C&C music factory be left to fade into oblivion?

31 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:06:12pm

re: #27 freetoken

I wonder if there are Polish conspiracy nuts… Let’s hope not.

The Polish People are going to have a difficult enough time without any more “stirrings of the pots”.

32 jamesfirecat  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:06:19pm

re: #30 Aceofwhat?

In addition to the predictable Russkie conspiracy, can’t the C&C music factory be left to fade into oblivion?

I’m guessing the C&C Music factory isn’t the people that Westwood hire to do the songs for their RTS games….


Do… dah… do do it up!

33 Four More Tears  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:06:20pm

re: #29 sagehen

Okay, now I’m embarrassed for even letting the thought of maybenotanaccident cross my mind. FReaks is not company I wish to be in.

It’s okay to entertain the possibility. The eyerolls come after you’ve assigned a high probability.

34 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:07:00pm

re: #29 sagehen

Just say “No”, sage. Just say “No”.

35 MandyManners  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:11:33pm

What’s the order of succession in Poland?

36 Aceofwhat?  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:12:28pm

re: #35 MandyManners

What’s the order of succession in Poland?

I think i heard that their “speaker” of the legislature has temporary authority, and that elections are mandated within 60 days.

37 albusteve  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:17:28pm

re: #29 sagehen

Okay, now I’m embarrassed for even letting the thought of maybenotanaccident cross my mind. FReaks is not company I wish to be in.

why because the Freepers are sifting conspiracies?…it’s not a partisan notion, just seems a bit odd to me

38 MandyManners  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:18:32pm

re: #36 Aceofwhat?

I think i heard that their “speaker” of the legislature has temporary authority, and that elections are mandated within 60 days.

Let’s hope it goes smoothly.

39 shiplord kirel  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:19:48pm

re: #31 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

I wonder if there are Polish conspiracy nuts… Let’s hope not.

I don’t have any solid information on Poland itself but commercial conspiracy theories flourish in other ex-communist countries. Take a look at the current Pravda sometime.
This is probably an outgrowth of the rumor culture that grew up in communist times when people knew it was only a coincidence if something their media said actually turned out to be true. A lack of skepticism toward free media, a product of its relative novelty and the audience’s collective lack of experience, could also be a factor.

40 albusteve  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:22:50pm

re: #39 shiplord kirel

I don’t have any solid information on Poland itself but commercial conspiracy theories flourish in other ex-communist countries. Take a look at the current Pravda sometime.
This is probably an outgrowth of the rumor culture that grew up in communist times when people knew it was only a coincidence if something their media said actually turned out to be true. A lack of skepticism toward free media, a product of its relative novelty and the audience’s collective lack of experience, could also be a factor.

that and the fact the the Russians are masters of nefarious behavior such as making people lifeless…nothing from those guys would surprise me

41 Four More Tears  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:23:22pm

re: #27 freetoken

Well, the conspiracists are out in force on this one too.

Including on the vile FreeRepublic (see the entry labeled “Poland gas find threatens Russia’s hold over EU (Things that make you go, hmmm “).

Hot Air has some similar nonsense going on:

This has a feel of a day of Infamy to me.

…

I suspect the Russians masterminded this crash. How convenient for Russia that every single person in any leadership position, including the central banker and the army chief are dead. Expect a Moscow puppet government to emerge with Obama’s imprimatur.

…

Tupelov, ice, fog, blablabla. I don’t buy it for one second. Rule number 1: Never trust the Russians.

All well planned assassinations has the plausible deniablity of an “accident”.

Remember, the President of Poland was very high on Putin’s to-kill-list, probably only slightly below Mikheil Saakashvili, the President of Georgia.

42 Velvet Elvis  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:25:37pm

So who attends the funeral, Obama, Hillary, or a nameless suit from State?

43 Irenicum  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:25:43pm

My prayers go out to the Polish people. Just horrible.

44 Dark_Falcon  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:26:45pm

re: #39 shiplord kirel

I don’t have any solid information on Poland itself but commercial conspiracy theories flourish in other ex-communist countries. Take a look at the current Pravda sometime.
This is probably an outgrowth of the rumor culture that grew up in communist times when people knew it was only a coincidence if something their media said actually turned out to be true. A lack of skepticism toward free media, a product of its relative novelty and the audience’s collective lack of experience, could also be a factor.

True that. And any plane crash will always arose some suspicion. Still, this looks like a genuine accident.

45 jamesfirecat  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:26:47pm

re: #42 Conservative Moonbat

So who attends the funeral, Obama, Hillary, or a nameless suit from State?

Oh come on, the answer’s obvious, you send the VP….

46 Dark_Falcon  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:27:07pm

re: #42 Conservative Moonbat

So who attends the funeral, Obama, Hillary, or a nameless suit from State?

I’d say Hillary or Biden.

47 jc717  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:27:58pm

re: #31 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

I wonder if there are Polish conspiracy nuts… Let’s hope not.

The Polish People are going to have a difficult enough time without any more “stirrings of the pots”.

There are conspiracy nuts in Poland just like everywhere else.
This accident has all the components to feed plenty of conspiracy theories:
The irony that this happened as the delegation was traveling to commemorate the Katyn massacre, that fact that Kaczynski hated Russia, the Polish president in exile dying in a plane crash during WW2, etc.
There is still a great deal of animosity in Poland towards Russia, and many people will try to find a sinister explanation.

48 Velvet Elvis  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:28:10pm

re: #45 jamesfirecat

Oh come on, the answer’s obvious, you send the VP…

I wouldn’t let Biden near anything where diplomacy is an issue.

49 Surabaya Stew  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:28:20pm

re: #42 Conservative Moonbat

So who attends the funeral, Obama, Hillary, or a nameless suit from State?

I’d bet on either Obama alone or Hillary and Biden together.

50 MandyManners  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:29:20pm

If I gambled, I’d place money on BHO going.

51 Four More Tears  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:29:51pm

re: #48 Conservative Moonbat

I wouldn’t let Biden near anything where diplomacy is an issue.

Well, I doubt he’d ramble on and on during a funeral.

I think…

52 jamesfirecat  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:30:07pm

re: #48 Conservative Moonbat

I wouldn’t let Biden near anything where diplomacy is an issue.

I’m just saying isn’t that the general job of the VP, to go to funerals that the President doesn’t have time to attend but doesn’t want to snub?

The Capital Steps wrote a song about it…

“Someone’s getting buried in the morning
Moscow in Winter is sublime!
Got to get me to the dirge on time!”
(George H. W. Bush as Reagen’s VP singing)

53 Irenicum  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:30:17pm

re: #21 Soap_Man

I know what you mean, my grandparents were born in Germany, so in that sense it’s my “home” country, even though I was born here, not to mention both of my parents!

54 charlz  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:31:28pm

re: #42 Conservative Moonbat

So who attends the funeral, Obama, Hillary, or a nameless suit from State?

That’s what Vice Presidents are for.

55 jc717  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:31:57pm

re: #38 MandyManners

Let’s hope it goes smoothly.

The Prime Minister, who wasn’t on the plane, has most of the real power. The loss of the senior military staff and head of the Bank of Poland will matter more, I think.

56 Irenicum  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:34:37pm

re: #41 JasonA

Good Lord, they even have Obama in on this one?!?! Oh…wait…that’s right…these people are frikkin’ nuts. I forgot for a second.

57 Stonemason  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:34:51pm

re: #42 Conservative Moonbat

So who attends the funeral, Obama, Hillary, or a nameless suit from State?

It should be President Obama, it has ticked me off when a head of state dies and our President, whomever is in office at the time, can’t seem to find the time to attend.
With Mr. Obamam’s honest attempts at a new tone around the world, I think he will attend.

58 Ojoe  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:35:41pm

Tu 154 photo
Tu 154Wiki article

(with accident list.)

Not an especially unsafe plane, but often operated in demanding conditions.

59 Killgore Trout  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:35:43pm

Unprecedented outrageous outrage!
Obama quietly leaves WH without press, breaking years of protocol

President Barack Obama quietly breached years of protocol on Saturday morning by leaving the White House without the press with him.
…
The White House press corps traditionally travels with the president anywhere he goes, inside and outside the country, to report on the president’s activities for the benefit of informing the public and for historical record.
….
Reporters and photographers didn’t have a chance to see him or his vehicle to verify his presence at any location.

Although nobody outside the White House or the press may have noticed, Obama broke years of tradition.

Arrogance from the uppity socialist tyrant!

60 Wozza Matter?  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:36:15pm

my condolences too to the people of Poland and all those affected by this tragedy.

on that - uncharacteristically (for me anyway) - serious note, i bid y’all a good and safe night.

61 jamesfirecat  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:36:47pm

re: #59 Killgore Trout

Unprecedented outrageous outrage!
Obama quietly leaves WH without press, breaking years of protocol

Arrogance from the uppity socialist tyrant!

Without the press who will keep us informed of whatever dark deeds he is doing, or whatever dark deeds they want to say he is doing!

62 albusteve  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:37:58pm

re: #57 Stonemason

It should be President Obama, it has ticked me off when a head of state dies and our President, whomever is in office at the time, can’t seem to find the time to attend.
With Mr. Obamam’s honest attempts at a new tone around the world, I think he will attend.

agreed, a head of states death deserves another head of state to attend….no question about it, and I also think he will….I’d be surprised and disappointed if he didn’t

63 Four More Tears  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:38:36pm

re: #59 Killgore Trout

Unprecedented outrageous outrage!
Obama quietly leaves WH without press, breaking years of protocol

Arrogance from the uppity socialist tyrant!

What’s he up to… what time are services at the mosque?!?

//

64 freetoken  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:38:40pm

re: #59 Killgore Trout

“Daughter’s soccer game…” Yeah, right. We all know he has to meet with his fellow Tau Cetians from time to time, to get instructions. The last thing the Tau Cetians like is the Press.

65 Stonemason  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:39:18pm

re: #62 albusteve

agreed, a head of states death deserves another head of state to attend…no question about it, and I also think he will…I’d be surprised and disappointed if he didn’t

It would surprise me too.

66 Dancing along the light of day  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:41:03pm

Very sorry to hear of this accident.
My sympathies to the families.

67 jamesfirecat  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:41:33pm

re: #65 Stonemason

It would surprise me too.

If you ask me that’s why the President has a VP to send to funerals like this…

That said given that the entire up echelon of Poland got wiped out more or less I think Obama himself visiting would not be truly surprising.

68 Stonemason  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:41:36pm

re: #63 JasonA

What’s he up to… what time are services at the mosque?!?

//


That got a chuckle!

Funny, though, I don’t think the Obama’s are —gasp—deeply religious, so there is no way he is a sekrit muslim, too much praying and all that!

69 SixDegrees  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:43:02pm

re: #39 shiplord kirel

I don’t have any solid information on Poland itself but commercial conspiracy theories flourish in other ex-communist countries. Take a look at the current Pravda sometime.
This is probably an outgrowth of the rumor culture that grew up in communist times when people knew it was only a coincidence if something their media said actually turned out to be true. A lack of skepticism toward free media, a product of its relative novelty and the audience’s collective lack of experience, could also be a factor.

That, and the occasional Russian opposition figure keeling over from, say, polonium poisoning; or a pellet of ricin injected into Bulgarian “dissidents” by means of a custom-built umbrella.

70 Four More Tears  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:43:05pm

re: #59 Killgore Trout

Unprecedented outrageous outrage!
Obama quietly leaves WH without press, breaking years of protocol

Arrogance from the uppity socialist tyrant!

That article leaves out one important detail.
Who won the damn soccer game?

71 Stonemason  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:43:41pm

re: #67 jamesfirecat

If you ask me that’s why the President has a VP to send to funerals like this…

That said given that the entire up echelon of Poland got wiped out more or less I think Obama himself visiting would not be truly surprising.


Oh, I get it, but wouldn’t it be refreshing to have our President break from that?
I guess some of it is security too, there is that to consider.

72 Stonemason  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:44:47pm

re: #70 JasonA

That article leaves out one important detail.
Who won the damn soccer game?


Now, now, we all know in the new socialist utopia that everyone wins.
//

73 jamesfirecat  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:45:45pm

re: #72 Stonemason

Now, now, we all know in the new socialist utopia that everyone wins.
//

No, you redistribute the score until everyone is equal!

74 Ojoe  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:46:09pm

re: #68 Stonemason

Funny, though, I don’t think the Obama’s are —gasp—deeply religious, so there is no way he is a sekrit Muslim, too much praying and all that!

Quite concur about your analysis there.

BBL

75 Dark_Falcon  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:47:51pm

re: #59 Killgore Trout

Unprecedented outrageous outrage!
Obama quietly leaves WH without press, breaking years of protocol

Arrogance from the uppity socialist tyrant!

That’s fine in my eyes. The press doesn’t need to be there when his daughter is playing soccer.

76 MandyManners  Sat, Apr 10, 2010 5:51:27pm

re: #55 jc717

The Prime Minister, who wasn’t on the plane, has most of the real power. The loss of the senior military staff and head of the Bank of Poland will matter more, I think.

I’d forgotten about the European system of prime ministers.

77 Sol Berdinowitz  Sun, Apr 11, 2010 12:02:00am

Given the fact that this was linked to resolving the Katyn Massacre issue, I would somehow suspect that the Russians would try to blame the Germans for this mishap…


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