Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski discusses Ukraine’s EU path, historical sensitivities, and Poland’s vital role in regional security and negotiations.
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Radosław Sikorski discussed Polish-Ukrainian relations during a meeting in Kyiv, acknowledging that while tensions exist, he is committed to improving ties. He strongly criticized certain elements of the far-right Polish political spectrum for their anti-Ukrainian views and suggested legal means to remove them from public life. To foster better relations, he proposed both countries should avoid using historical issues to incite current hatred, citing successful efforts like resuming exhumations at sites of past massacres. Regarding EU membership, Sikorski advised Ukraine to focus on implementing existing agreements and warned that while Poland will not block chapters, negotiations will involve difficult compromises in sectors like agriculture and transportation. On security, he stated that Russia poses a threat to all of Europe, suggesting military cooperation as a path for integration. Finally, he asserted Poland’s crucial role in any peace negotiations due to its border location, transit importance, and significant defense spending.
