Deputy Prime Minister and abroad Minister Radosław Sikorski arrived on Friday 11 September with an unannounced visit to Kiev. During his stay in the Ukrainian capital, a red anti-aircraft alarm was announced. The intent of the talks has not yet been revealed. The visit shows that Poland's safety is increasingly dependent on the course of the war beyond our east border.
Polish Minister in the Alerted Capital
Radosław Sikorski started his Friday visit with a brief message: "Good morning from Kiev". The departure was not announced earlier. During the stay of the head of Polish diplomacy in the city, a red anti-aircraft alarm was announced.
As they stated WP News, spokesperson for the Ministry of abroad Affairs Paweł Wroński stated that the intensifying of Russian attacks should lead to increased aid to Ukraine. The fact that the Polish minister conducts diplomatic activities under specified conditions reminds us that Russian aggression is not a distant conflict without meaning to our country.
The ministry's position is consistent with the minister's message from early September. During meetings of the Heads of Diplomacy of the European Union countries in Ireland Sikorski condemned Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities and civilian infrastructure and declared solidarity with the attacked state.
Aid to Ukraine and the Polish interest account
Poland has a vital interest in Russia not moving its region of force and political force closer to our borders. Support for Ukraine so remains an component of defence of Polish security. Russian intimidation strategy besides applies to PolandAnd ignoring that fact would be strategical blindness.
However, this does not mean agreeing to policies of unconditional gestures. all visit of the Polish minister to Kiev should service clearly defined interests of the Republic. Warsaw has the right to anticipate reciprocity from Ukrainian authorities in matters of security, economy and historical memory. Aid does not relieve the Polish government of its work to account for its purpose, cost and benefits to citizens.
The alarm shows the reality of war
The red alarm declared during Sikorski's stay is not a decoration of a political visit. It's a procedure related to the real threat of a Russian strike. Kiev remains the mark of rocket and drone attacks, the consequences of which may trigger defensive actions besides on the Polish side of the border.
Therefore, Polish east policy needs 2 features simultaneously: hardness towards the Kremlin and independency towards Kiev and western capitals. There is no choice between safety and sovereignty, due to the fact that the mission of diplomacy is to defend both good things.
Kiev should hear Polish expectations
Until publication, no program of the visit or list of interviewees of the minister was given. This deficiency of information requires restraint in assessing the results of the trip. After its completion, however, the MFA should clearly tell Poles what matters were raised and what findings were reached.
Sikorski's presence in Kiev is simply a clear signal towards Moscow: Poland cannot be pushed out of the region with fear. An equally crucial signal must flow to partners. Polish support has its measure, and it is the security, sovereignty and interest of citizens of the Republic.
Source: WP News; Ministry of abroad Affairs
Source: WP News
