“The maintenance of comprehensive support from the European Union for the independence of Ukraine, including its efforts towards membership in the Community, will be a priority of the government’s European policy. Our strategic goal remains the gradual integration of Ukraine into the broader Euro-Atlantic structures,” said Poland’s Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski in his Thursday speech to the Polish parliament. He added that Poland would support "a realistic" reform of the European Union; but stressed that the government is not convinced that a change to the treaties may be necessary for this process.
He announced that while supporting European aspirations and reform efforts in Kyiv, Poland will take care of Polish interests – particularly entities vulnerable to specific pressures, such as small agricultural farms or transportation companies.
“We cannot rule out that some Member States will make their consent to complete the enlargement conditional on changing the treaties. We will then face a dilemma as a country: whether to agree to treaty reform, in which we may have to make some compromises, or to close the path to membership to our eastern and southern neighbors," Sikorski said.
“We cannot rule out that some Member States will make their consent to complete the enlargement conditional on changing the treaties. We will then face a dilemma as a country: whether to agree to treaty reform, in which we may have to make some compromises, or to close the path to membership to our eastern and southern neighbors," Sikorski said.
Help for Ukraine within EU
“Maintaining comprehensive EU support for Ukraine’s independence, including its efforts towards membership in the community, will be a priority of the government’s European policy. Our strategic goal remains the gradual integration of Ukraine into broader Euro-Atlantic structures,” stressed Sikorski.
He announced that by supporting European aspirations and reform efforts in Kyiv, the Foreign Ministry will take care of Polish interests—entities vulnerable to particular pressure, such as small farms or transport companies.
“We understand the fears that Ukraine’s membership in the European Union may arouse among many Europeans. (...)We want Polish companies to be able to develop in a few years thanks to access to the receptive Ukrainian market,” Sikorski underlined.
“A victorious and stable Ukraine will provide even greater investment opportunities. Our goal is to expand the space of security and prosperity to the east. With benefits for everyone,” Sikorski emphasized.
He pointed out that Polish companies should play an important role in the reconstruction of the Ukrainian economy and infrastructure.
He emphasized that Russia must answer for the damage it has caused to Ukraine. He stressed that effective sanctions imposed on this country by the EU are an important tool in the fight against the aggressor.
Sikorski assessed that “the sense of common goals with Ukraine will not be complete or lasting if we fail to understand our shared history.”
“We do not forget painful events from the past and expect Ukrainian partners to cooperate in the search for truth and the graves of our ancestors. As we develop cooperation with Ukraine, we will support the Polish national minority and its socio-cultural organizations,” he announced.
Television stations co-financed by public funds transferred by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, such as TVP World, will also be a tool to fight disinformation and promote knowledge about Polish history and diplomacy.
“Maintaining comprehensive EU support for Ukraine’s independence, including its efforts towards membership in the community, will be a priority of the government’s European policy. Our strategic goal remains the gradual integration of Ukraine into broader Euro-Atlantic structures,” stressed Sikorski.
He announced that by supporting European aspirations and reform efforts in Kyiv, the Foreign Ministry will take care of Polish interests—entities vulnerable to particular pressure, such as small farms or transport companies.
“We understand the fears that Ukraine’s membership in the European Union may arouse among many Europeans. (...)We want Polish companies to be able to develop in a few years thanks to access to the receptive Ukrainian market,” Sikorski underlined.
“A victorious and stable Ukraine will provide even greater investment opportunities. Our goal is to expand the space of security and prosperity to the east. With benefits for everyone,” Sikorski emphasized.
He pointed out that Polish companies should play an important role in the reconstruction of the Ukrainian economy and infrastructure.
He emphasized that Russia must answer for the damage it has caused to Ukraine. He stressed that effective sanctions imposed on this country by the EU are an important tool in the fight against the aggressor.
Sikorski assessed that “the sense of common goals with Ukraine will not be complete or lasting if we fail to understand our shared history.”
“We do not forget painful events from the past and expect Ukrainian partners to cooperate in the search for truth and the graves of our ancestors. As we develop cooperation with Ukraine, we will support the Polish national minority and its socio-cultural organizations,” he announced.
Television stations co-financed by public funds transferred by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, such as TVP World, will also be a tool to fight disinformation and promote knowledge about Polish history and diplomacy.
“Ukraine has been fighting against an aggressor beyond our eastern border for over two years, whose aim is not only the destruction of Ukrainian independence. Russia seeks to overthrow the international order established after 1989 - the logic of law and voluntary alliances is to be replaced by the logic of force, spheres of influence, and the dictate of powers over neighbors. Vladimir Putin openly speaks about it,” noted the Foreign Minister.
The Foreign Minister also addressed Poland's current challenges, including hybrid aggression tactics like disinformation campaigns, cyberattacks, and exploiting energy dependencies and migration pressures.
“In such difficult conditions, cooperation is needed not only within the ruling coalition but also with those representatives of the opposition who are willing to cooperate," emphasized Sikorski, adding that “the offer of cooperation is not addressed exclusively to politicians.”
The Foreign Minister also addressed Poland's current challenges, including hybrid aggression tactics like disinformation campaigns, cyberattacks, and exploiting energy dependencies and migration pressures.
“In such difficult conditions, cooperation is needed not only within the ruling coalition but also with those representatives of the opposition who are willing to cooperate," emphasized Sikorski, adding that “the offer of cooperation is not addressed exclusively to politicians.”
Six myths
“The stubbornness of the previous government stemmed from conducting foreign policy in a ‘world of representations’—an imaginary space constructed from myths and illusions perpetuated by relentless propaganda,” said Sikorski.
According to him, there were six such major myths, with the first one concerning the European Union, into which Poland entered after years of effort following the decision made by the People in a two-day referendum.
The belief that Poland should choose between close relations with European partners and cooperation with the United States is another myth emphasized by Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski on Thursday in the Sejm. He assessed that the development and security of Poland must be based on transatlantic cooperation and European integration.
Maintaining comprehensive support from the European Union for the independence of Ukraine, including its efforts towards membership in the community, will be a priority of the government’s European policy, declared Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski..
“The stubbornness of the previous government stemmed from conducting foreign policy in a ‘world of representations’—an imaginary space constructed from myths and illusions perpetuated by relentless propaganda,” said Sikorski.
According to him, there were six such major myths, with the first one concerning the European Union, into which Poland entered after years of effort following the decision made by the People in a two-day referendum.
The belief that Poland should choose between close relations with European partners and cooperation with the United States is another myth emphasized by Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski on Thursday in the Sejm. He assessed that the development and security of Poland must be based on transatlantic cooperation and European integration.
Maintaining comprehensive support from the European Union for the independence of Ukraine, including its efforts towards membership in the community, will be a priority of the government’s European policy, declared Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski..
Russian lies
Sikorski debunked a number of Russian lies, including the “alleged Polish plans to annex parts of Ukraine.” He emphasized that Russian leaders and propagandists want to sow discord between the Poles and Ukrainians.
“This will not succeed. They will also lose on this front. Since the Russian attack, Poland has approved 44 packages of military aid to Kyiv. The total value of Polish government support, excluding the multi-billion-dollar sums spent on refugee assistance, amounted to about nine billion dollars in the first two years of the war,” said the Minister
“By the end of 2023, over 950,000 Ukrainians had found permanent refuge in our country, meaning with an active PESEL number. The actual number of Ukrainian citizens residing in Poland or temporarily staying with us after February 24, 2022, is several times higher. Many of them were taken in by Polish families shortly after the outbreak of the war.," he stressed.
He emphasized that Poland, to increase the effectiveness of our actions, has joined the G7 declaration on mutual long-term commitments to Ukraine.
Sikorski debunked a number of Russian lies, including the “alleged Polish plans to annex parts of Ukraine.” He emphasized that Russian leaders and propagandists want to sow discord between the Poles and Ukrainians.
“This will not succeed. They will also lose on this front. Since the Russian attack, Poland has approved 44 packages of military aid to Kyiv. The total value of Polish government support, excluding the multi-billion-dollar sums spent on refugee assistance, amounted to about nine billion dollars in the first two years of the war,” said the Minister
“By the end of 2023, over 950,000 Ukrainians had found permanent refuge in our country, meaning with an active PESEL number. The actual number of Ukrainian citizens residing in Poland or temporarily staying with us after February 24, 2022, is several times higher. Many of them were taken in by Polish families shortly after the outbreak of the war.," he stressed.
He emphasized that Poland, to increase the effectiveness of our actions, has joined the G7 declaration on mutual long-term commitments to Ukraine.
Polish stand on Middle East
The head of Polish diplomacy emphasized that Poland condemned the unacceptable attack by Israel” on the unarmed humanitarian convoy" of the World Central Kitchen organization, in which Polish citizen Damian Soból was killed.
He went on to say that “Poland has taken note of the apologies conveyed by the Israeli government.”
“However, we require that such incidents do not happen again, both towards foreign volunteers and Palestinian civilians,” he added.
The head of Polish diplomacy emphasized that Poland condemned the unacceptable attack by Israel” on the unarmed humanitarian convoy" of the World Central Kitchen organization, in which Polish citizen Damian Soból was killed.
He went on to say that “Poland has taken note of the apologies conveyed by the Israeli government.”
“However, we require that such incidents do not happen again, both towards foreign volunteers and Palestinian civilians,” he added.
Transatlantic ties
According to FM Sikorski, the transatlantic community will be one of the priorities of Poland’s EU presidency in the first half of 2025. He stressed that Poland also supported the creation of European rapid reaction forces.
“We need effective coordination in three areas: aid to Ukraine, improving security, and sanctions against Russia and Belarus,” added Sikorski.
He emphasized that “good relations with the U.S. are naturally crucial for Poland’s security. We are interested in further developing military cooperation and continuing the presence of US troops on our territory.”
According to FM Sikorski, the transatlantic community will be one of the priorities of Poland’s EU presidency in the first half of 2025. He stressed that Poland also supported the creation of European rapid reaction forces.
“We need effective coordination in three areas: aid to Ukraine, improving security, and sanctions against Russia and Belarus,” added Sikorski.
He emphasized that “good relations with the U.S. are naturally crucial for Poland’s security. We are interested in further developing military cooperation and continuing the presence of US troops on our territory.”
Views on cooperation with Russia
“Poland is ready to cooperate with a non-imperial Russia, respecting the rights of other nations to self-determination and acknowledging that its neighbors also have security interests, a Russia represented by the murdered Alexei Navalny and other prisoners of conscience: Ilya Yashin, Vladimir Kara-Murza, and Yevgeny Roizman,” said Sikorski.
“With Russia represented by all democratically and pro-European oriented Russians, who today constitute a persecuted minority,” said the Polish foreign minister.
Sikorski assessed that “the ongoing vassalization of Belarus by Russia means that this country must also be perceived primarily in terms of a threat to security.”
“The political crisis lasting over three years, human rights violations, unprecedented repression, support for Russian aggression against Ukraine, and provocation of a migration crisis - all of this constitutes a serious threat to the entire region,” he emphasized.
He noted that “we lament the situation in the country with which we have centuries of shared history and strong cultural ties, the situation of the Polish minority, which has become a hostage of the regime, raises particular concern.”
“The Belarusian authorities bear full responsibility for the worst state of bilateral relations in history,” said the Polish diplomat.
He also emphasized that if Alexander Lukashenko “wants to regain space for conducting politics between Russia and the West, he must first demonstrate that he has any autonomy.”
“Poland is ready to cooperate with a non-imperial Russia, respecting the rights of other nations to self-determination and acknowledging that its neighbors also have security interests, a Russia represented by the murdered Alexei Navalny and other prisoners of conscience: Ilya Yashin, Vladimir Kara-Murza, and Yevgeny Roizman,” said Sikorski.
“With Russia represented by all democratically and pro-European oriented Russians, who today constitute a persecuted minority,” said the Polish foreign minister.
Sikorski assessed that “the ongoing vassalization of Belarus by Russia means that this country must also be perceived primarily in terms of a threat to security.”
“The political crisis lasting over three years, human rights violations, unprecedented repression, support for Russian aggression against Ukraine, and provocation of a migration crisis - all of this constitutes a serious threat to the entire region,” he emphasized.
He noted that “we lament the situation in the country with which we have centuries of shared history and strong cultural ties, the situation of the Polish minority, which has become a hostage of the regime, raises particular concern.”
“The Belarusian authorities bear full responsibility for the worst state of bilateral relations in history,” said the Polish diplomat.
He also emphasized that if Alexander Lukashenko “wants to regain space for conducting politics between Russia and the West, he must first demonstrate that he has any autonomy.”
Polish Presidency of EU
Sikorski recalled that on January 1, 2025, Poland will assume a six-month presidency in the Council of the European Union. “Its priority will be broadly understood security. The EU Council will cooperate with the new European Parliament, the new European Commission, and the new President of the European Council,” said Sikorski.
He added that the shape of the new European Commission must better reflect the new political situation, and priorities must encompass new challenges: from defense policy, through the expansion of the Union treated with due seriousness, to migration policy.
“During our presidency, we also want to show the inseparable connection of the European project with fundamental values such as democracy and the rule of law. Poland brings a unique experience - victory over populism and temptations of illiberal democracy,” emphasized Sikorski.
He added that the Union remains an institution of enormous attractiveness, and the best proof of this is the interest of successive countries in joining the ranks of member states. “Ukraine is literally fighting for the right to candidacy,” the minister pointed out.
As he noted, the most controversial part of possible reform will be the potential departure from unanimity in certain areas and the proposed change in the voting system. “The task is therefore to establish a fairer voting system that will give all countries influence over Union matters, both before and after expansion,” emphasized the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
He added that the open question remains as to what majority voting system would be most fair and which areas it should potentially cover.
Sikorski recalled that on January 1, 2025, Poland will assume a six-month presidency in the Council of the European Union. “Its priority will be broadly understood security. The EU Council will cooperate with the new European Parliament, the new European Commission, and the new President of the European Council,” said Sikorski.
He added that the shape of the new European Commission must better reflect the new political situation, and priorities must encompass new challenges: from defense policy, through the expansion of the Union treated with due seriousness, to migration policy.
“During our presidency, we also want to show the inseparable connection of the European project with fundamental values such as democracy and the rule of law. Poland brings a unique experience - victory over populism and temptations of illiberal democracy,” emphasized Sikorski.
He added that the Union remains an institution of enormous attractiveness, and the best proof of this is the interest of successive countries in joining the ranks of member states. “Ukraine is literally fighting for the right to candidacy,” the minister pointed out.
As he noted, the most controversial part of possible reform will be the potential departure from unanimity in certain areas and the proposed change in the voting system. “The task is therefore to establish a fairer voting system that will give all countries influence over Union matters, both before and after expansion,” emphasized the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
He added that the open question remains as to what majority voting system would be most fair and which areas it should potentially cover.
Polish cooperation within EU
The FM emphasized the role of crucial, in his opinion, allies within the EU. “Germany and France are our most important partners in the European Union, and intensifying cooperation in the Weimar Triangle will be one of the priorities of Polish foreign policy,” he stated.
“Bilateral relations with European countries will be one of the most important elements of our diplomatic work. We are repairing relations with Germany, abandoning confrontational rhetoric, and returning to substantive dialogue,” said Sikorski.
The head of diplomacy noted that the beginning of 2024 brought a new opening in Polish-French relations. “I am pleased that France declares its willingness to intensify the strategic partnership with Poland,”
“We count on the restoration of intergovernmental consultation practices, aimed at cooperation, particularly in the military sphere and the construction of European defense capabilities,” said Sikorski.
He added that Poland will develop relations with countries with which it jointly joined NATO and the European Union, both in bilateral and multilateral formats.
He pointed out that the funds for development cooperation under the purview of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are much smaller. “In 2023, they amounted to almost 450 million złotys. This year, we will allocate almost 600 million złotys for this purpose,” he said.
He added that Poland’s contribution to financing the European Union's Official Development Assistance through membership fees to the EU budget is almost 800 million euros.
The FM emphasized the role of crucial, in his opinion, allies within the EU. “Germany and France are our most important partners in the European Union, and intensifying cooperation in the Weimar Triangle will be one of the priorities of Polish foreign policy,” he stated.
“Bilateral relations with European countries will be one of the most important elements of our diplomatic work. We are repairing relations with Germany, abandoning confrontational rhetoric, and returning to substantive dialogue,” said Sikorski.
The head of diplomacy noted that the beginning of 2024 brought a new opening in Polish-French relations. “I am pleased that France declares its willingness to intensify the strategic partnership with Poland,”
“We count on the restoration of intergovernmental consultation practices, aimed at cooperation, particularly in the military sphere and the construction of European defense capabilities,” said Sikorski.
He added that Poland will develop relations with countries with which it jointly joined NATO and the European Union, both in bilateral and multilateral formats.
He pointed out that the funds for development cooperation under the purview of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are much smaller. “In 2023, they amounted to almost 450 million złotys. This year, we will allocate almost 600 million złotys for this purpose,” he said.
He added that Poland’s contribution to financing the European Union's Official Development Assistance through membership fees to the EU budget is almost 800 million euros.
Migration issue
Regarding the current migration crisis, Sikorski stated that “legal and controlled migration can bring benefits to both migrants and host countries. However, the right to migration is not a human right and must be subject to limitations, and states have the right to regulate who enters their territory.”
“Mass, irregular migration is a challenge that can not only overthrow governments but also pose a threat to liberal democracy as such. The current asylum system is buckling under the influence of too many migrants,” he added.
The Foreign Minister said that if “moderate political forces do not give citizens a sense of control over the situation, we are threatened not only by another wave but by a real tsunami of populism feeding on voters’ fears.”
“To effectively address this challenge, we must, first, tackle the root causes by improving the economic and political situation in countries that are the main sources of migration. Second, combat criminal groups that have turned human trafficking on land and at sea into a way of making a living, as well as those who assist them. Third, create a clear path for legal migration for those whom our economies and societies need, as well as effective mechanisms for returning to their country for those who have not received the right to stay in the Union,” the foreign minister said.
Sikorski emphasized that he “raised the visa fees for Polish visas to the European average.”
“In the first quarter of 2024, our consuls issued 109,000 visas. 30% less than in the same period last year,” Sikorski said.
He also declared that “legislative changes will soon be introduced within the Council of Ministers to eliminate irregularities in access to the Polish labor market and studies in Poland, which the previous government tolerated.”
Regarding the current migration crisis, Sikorski stated that “legal and controlled migration can bring benefits to both migrants and host countries. However, the right to migration is not a human right and must be subject to limitations, and states have the right to regulate who enters their territory.”
“Mass, irregular migration is a challenge that can not only overthrow governments but also pose a threat to liberal democracy as such. The current asylum system is buckling under the influence of too many migrants,” he added.
The Foreign Minister said that if “moderate political forces do not give citizens a sense of control over the situation, we are threatened not only by another wave but by a real tsunami of populism feeding on voters’ fears.”
“To effectively address this challenge, we must, first, tackle the root causes by improving the economic and political situation in countries that are the main sources of migration. Second, combat criminal groups that have turned human trafficking on land and at sea into a way of making a living, as well as those who assist them. Third, create a clear path for legal migration for those whom our economies and societies need, as well as effective mechanisms for returning to their country for those who have not received the right to stay in the Union,” the foreign minister said.
Sikorski emphasized that he “raised the visa fees for Polish visas to the European average.”
“In the first quarter of 2024, our consuls issued 109,000 visas. 30% less than in the same period last year,” Sikorski said.
He also declared that “legislative changes will soon be introduced within the Council of Ministers to eliminate irregularities in access to the Polish labor market and studies in Poland, which the previous government tolerated.”
Polish diplomatic service
“By the end of the year, we will present the results of work on a modern law that will restore the necessary standards of the Foreign Service,” Sikorski said. Referring to the dismissal of ambassadors, he said that some of them “should never set foot in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs again.”
Presenting the tasks of Polish foreign policy for the year 2024, the Foreign Minister also emphasized the need to establish “a professional and apolitical Foreign Service serving the state, not a party.”
“I am sorry for all the members of the Foreign Service who have been affected by injustice and harassment from the ministry led by politicians from the previous government,” Sikorski said, adding that one of the first laws passed after the 2015 elections was an amendment to the Civil Service Act, which opened the way to careers for people without qualifications and experience.
He referred to the planned rotation of heads of Polish diplomatic missions, which, as he said, has aroused much emotion recently. “Rotation in the diplomatic service is a natural process,” Sikorski emphasized.
He announced that “some of these individuals will remain in the ministry.”
“But the incompetent, language-illiterate, poorly managing ambassadors incapable of properly representing the country—should never set foot in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs again,” said the head of the diplomatic department, and his words were greeted with applause from part of the Sejm chamber.
He announced that an extremely important task for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be “the adoption of a modern law that will restore the necessary standards of the Foreign Service.”
“Work on such a project has been ongoing since I took over the ministry. We will present the results by the end of the year. However, the first step is the urgent amendment of the existing law, which will allow us to eliminate significant budgetary risks, correct cardinal errors, fix the recruitment system, and restore the necessary criteria,” he said.
He added that the draft amendment to the Foreign Service Act “has been developed in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and will soon be submitted to the government.”
“By the end of the year, we will present the results of work on a modern law that will restore the necessary standards of the Foreign Service,” Sikorski said. Referring to the dismissal of ambassadors, he said that some of them “should never set foot in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs again.”
Presenting the tasks of Polish foreign policy for the year 2024, the Foreign Minister also emphasized the need to establish “a professional and apolitical Foreign Service serving the state, not a party.”
“I am sorry for all the members of the Foreign Service who have been affected by injustice and harassment from the ministry led by politicians from the previous government,” Sikorski said, adding that one of the first laws passed after the 2015 elections was an amendment to the Civil Service Act, which opened the way to careers for people without qualifications and experience.
He referred to the planned rotation of heads of Polish diplomatic missions, which, as he said, has aroused much emotion recently. “Rotation in the diplomatic service is a natural process,” Sikorski emphasized.
He announced that “some of these individuals will remain in the ministry.”
“But the incompetent, language-illiterate, poorly managing ambassadors incapable of properly representing the country—should never set foot in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs again,” said the head of the diplomatic department, and his words were greeted with applause from part of the Sejm chamber.
He announced that an extremely important task for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be “the adoption of a modern law that will restore the necessary standards of the Foreign Service.”
“Work on such a project has been ongoing since I took over the ministry. We will present the results by the end of the year. However, the first step is the urgent amendment of the existing law, which will allow us to eliminate significant budgetary risks, correct cardinal errors, fix the recruitment system, and restore the necessary criteria,” he said.
He added that the draft amendment to the Foreign Service Act “has been developed in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and will soon be submitted to the government.”
‘History has accelerated’
At the end of his speech, the Minister said, “We all feel that history has accelerated, that signs in the sky and on earth herald extraordinary events; around family tables, Polish men and women are once again wondering if war threatens us.”
Sikorski emphasized that “the stakes of the defensive war being waged by our neighbor are not only his independence and borders. It is also a sense of security for Poland and our region, as well as a condition of freedom worldwide. If Ukraine defends itself, Democrats will believe that good triumphs over evil and that Western values can prevail. If it falls, darkness will descend beyond our eastern border under the triumphant dictatorship,” he warned.
He also recalled his words from years ago. “In 2008, when I delivered my first speech as Minister of Foreign Affairs, I said that ‘Poland will be a normal European country when it has normal European neighbors on both sides of its border.’ The outcome of this war will determine whether we will move closer to this goal,” Sikorski pointed out.
“Over the past 35 years, Poland has seized the historical window of opportunity and joined the great security zone, becoming its eastern flank. Now, thanks to the sacrifice of Ukrainians, we can push the border of the free world hundreds of kilometers to the east,” concluded the Foreign Minister.
At the end of his speech, the Minister said, “We all feel that history has accelerated, that signs in the sky and on earth herald extraordinary events; around family tables, Polish men and women are once again wondering if war threatens us.”
Sikorski emphasized that “the stakes of the defensive war being waged by our neighbor are not only his independence and borders. It is also a sense of security for Poland and our region, as well as a condition of freedom worldwide. If Ukraine defends itself, Democrats will believe that good triumphs over evil and that Western values can prevail. If it falls, darkness will descend beyond our eastern border under the triumphant dictatorship,” he warned.
He also recalled his words from years ago. “In 2008, when I delivered my first speech as Minister of Foreign Affairs, I said that ‘Poland will be a normal European country when it has normal European neighbors on both sides of its border.’ The outcome of this war will determine whether we will move closer to this goal,” Sikorski pointed out.
“Over the past 35 years, Poland has seized the historical window of opportunity and joined the great security zone, becoming its eastern flank. Now, thanks to the sacrifice of Ukrainians, we can push the border of the free world hundreds of kilometers to the east,” concluded the Foreign Minister.
Source: TVP World, PAP
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