The next few months will be crucial for Poland’s security due to what may happen in Ukraine, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz on Monday at a “Ensuring Security, Responding to Challenges” conference marking the 25th anniversary of Poland’s accession to NATO in Warsaw, organized by the Kazimierz Pułaski Foundation.
When asked what steps Poland should take to strengthen the unity of partner countries both in supporting Ukraine and in preparing for worst-case scenarios, the Deputy Prime Minister said that NATO’s current task is to think not only about the next 25 years of the Alliance but also about the next 25 months.
“In my opinion, the next few months will be crucial for Poland’s security due to what may happen in Ukraine. We cannot become accustomed to war; we cannot accept it,” he emphasized.
“The armed forces, citizens, non-governmental organizations, state institutions—everyone should have a defined role. That is why we are putting so much effort into creating the strongest law on civil defense,” he explained.
Kosiniak-Kamysz pointed out that the fundamental difference between Western countries and Russia is “appreciating human life.”
“The Russian Federation, and before that, the Soviet Union, have always represented the same thing: a lack of respect for life, not caring about their own losses. Western civilization cannot accept the fact that bombs are falling and children are dying,” he emphasized.
The Deputy Prime Minister indicated that being in NATO is not only a matter of military choice but also a civilizational choice. “Poland has always proven that we are a Western country, and we stand on this side,” he said. “We must strengthen these values, strengthen this structure,” he appealed.
As actions that can and should be taken to support NATO’s eastern flank, he mentioned locating as much military equipment as possible on the territory of Poland and our closest allies, as well as joint military exercises and training.
“In my opinion, the next few months will be crucial for Poland’s security due to what may happen in Ukraine. We cannot become accustomed to war; we cannot accept it,” he emphasized.
“The armed forces, citizens, non-governmental organizations, state institutions—everyone should have a defined role. That is why we are putting so much effort into creating the strongest law on civil defense,” he explained.
Kosiniak-Kamysz pointed out that the fundamental difference between Western countries and Russia is “appreciating human life.”
“The Russian Federation, and before that, the Soviet Union, have always represented the same thing: a lack of respect for life, not caring about their own losses. Western civilization cannot accept the fact that bombs are falling and children are dying,” he emphasized.
The Deputy Prime Minister indicated that being in NATO is not only a matter of military choice but also a civilizational choice. “Poland has always proven that we are a Western country, and we stand on this side,” he said. “We must strengthen these values, strengthen this structure,” he appealed.
As actions that can and should be taken to support NATO’s eastern flank, he mentioned locating as much military equipment as possible on the territory of Poland and our closest allies, as well as joint military exercises and training.
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