Politics

Poland’s leadership moment fades as Europe redesigns its eastern defense [ANALYSIS]

Stuart Dowell

15.07.2026, 16:41

Polish, Czech and Slovenian leaders visit Kyiv on March 16, 2022, in an early show of support for Ukraine. Photo by Polish Prime Ministry/Handout/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images — Polish, Czech and Slovenian leaders visit Kyiv on March 16, 2022, in an early show of support for Ukraine. (Polish Prime Ministry/Handout/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Poland was right about Russia in 2022 but has not turned that warning into lasting influence.