Polish President Andrzej Duda believes his country should pursue protection under both French and American nuclear umbrellas amid growing concerns about Russian aggression.
European security guarantees could accompany a potential minerals agreement with Ukraine, distinguishing it from the American alternative while competition between the two powers could benefit Kyiv's negotiating position.
Despite ongoing discussions over the Volyn tragedy, Polish President Andrzej Duda affirms support for Ukraine's defense, emphasizing the need to resolve past grievances without compromising present-day cooperation.
Polish President Andrzej Duda acknowledged that Poland's depleted capacity for military aid may have influenced Ukraine's recent diplomatic positioning.
Polish President Andrzej Duda has drawn a stark parallel between the Soviet invasion of Poland in 1939 and Russia’s ongoing aggression in Ukraine, likening the atrocities committed in Katyn to the recent horrors in Bucha.
Speaking on the anniversary of World War II, Duda emphasized the importance of addressing both material and human losses caused by aggression, drawing a parallel between historical and current injustices.
The Foreign Minister of Poland said that he hopes Trump “would want to be a winner, and a winner of getting to a fair peace in Ukraine, which means Ukraine enjoying its liberty.”
Polish President Andrzej Duda calls for NATO to urgently boost defense spending to 3% amid concerns of a potential Russian attack in the coming years, with Poland already spending 4% of its GDP on defense, surpassing the US.