Piotr Heszen, director of the office for a Polish Confederation party caucus, attended a celebration of Russia Day at the Russian embassy in Warsaw on Thursday. Heszen’s visit was reportedly coordinated and recommended by Grzegorz Braun, a member of the Polish parliament known for his controversial views. The attendance of a Polish political figure at the event has drawn scrutiny given ongoing geopolitical tensions between Poland and Russia. Heszen confirmed his participation to Interia, a Polish news outlet, but further details regarding the nature of the event and discussions held were not immediately available. The Confederation party is a right-wing political group in Poland. Braun has previously made statements supportive of Russia, adding context to the situation. The incident is likely to fuel further debate regarding Polish-Russian relations and domestic political alignments.