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Polish tragedy brings political uncertainty and chance for better relations with Moscow

By Andrew Wood

Agnieszka Bienczyk-Missala [Lecturer, Institute of International Relations, University of Warsaw]: "On 10 April 2010 one of the most tragic events in Polish post-war history happened. Polish president Lech Kaczyński died in a plane crash on his way to Smolensk in Russia for a Katyn commemoration ceremony. 70 years ago at this place the Soviet Union massacred the Polish elite. The president was accompanied by his wife and distinguished guests. Nobody survived. The 96 victims included top Polish politicians and servicemen such as the deputy foreign minister, deputy national defense minister, six of the most important military commanders, the head of the Polish National Bank, dozens of members of parliament and

Full post as published by JURIST - Hotline on April 21, 2010 (boomark / email).