Poland’s Foreign Minister has cautioned that Russia may be preparing a false flag operation, reminiscent of the 1939 Gleiwitz incident used by Nazi Germany as a pretext to invade Poland. The warning follows recent threats from Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding potential strikes against European nations. The 1939 Gleiwitz hoax involved a staged attack on a German radio station, falsely blamed on Poland, to justify the invasion. This historical parallel raises concerns about potential provocations orchestrated by Russia to justify military action. The Polish minister’s statement suggests a fear that Russia could manufacture an incident and attribute it to another party, creating a justification for aggression. The warning underscores escalating tensions between Russia and European countries amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine and drone warfare accusations. This echoes historical anxieties about manufactured justifications for war.