Russian spy Stanisław Szypowski appeared at an event attended by Prime Minister Donald Tusk. But that’s not the whole story – as it has been verified, a few months earlier he was also… in the Sejm, and at a reception organized as part of Poland’s presidency of the European Union. How is it possible that a convicted GRU agent is circulating in elite political circles alongside key figures of the ruling camp?
From 19 to 21 November 2025, Warsaw’s Expo XXI center hosted the “Science for Business” congress – an event dedicated, as stated, to “strengthening cooperation between the academic community, business, and public administration.” It brought together researchers, entrepreneurs, politicians, and leaders of the innovation sector. The congress was formally opened by Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
But as it turns out, among those present was also… Russian spy Stanisław Szypowski – the son of well-known Russian goalkeeper Sergei Szypowski, formerly, among other clubs, a player for Pogoń Szczecin.
Years ago, Stanisław Szypowski was convicted of spying for Russia. The court had no doubt that he knowingly cooperated with Russian intelligence and knowingly acted to Poland’s detriment.
“He was detained by the Internal Security Agency in October 2014. At the time, he worked as a lawyer at a Warsaw law firm. He was charged with espionage for Russian intelligence. Initially, he was sentenced to four years in prison, and later the sentence was extended by another three years. The trial revealed that Szypowski had obtained, among other things, access to a classified report by the Supreme Audit Office on the LNG terminal in Świnoujście,” as previously reported by Niezalezna.pl.
The spy was also in the Sejm
As it has been learned, Szypowski not only took part in the event with Tusk, but was also… in the Polish Sejm in May 2025. His name was even listed in a statement issued by Nexus. The event was organized under Poland’s presidency of the Council of the European Union, and Szypowski was invited by the Tunisian ambassador – as it concerned the anniversary of the Tunisia-EU association agreement.
How is it possible that a former GRU agent, after spending seven years in prison, has resurfaced in elite circles, taking part in events with prominent politicians? This is a question that clearly demands an answer from those in power. Until now, they have kept silent, suggesting they “have no influence” over who attends speeches or conferences.