The Minister visited Przemyśl as part of a tour of the Regional Centers for International Debate. At the beginning of his speech, he thanked the inhabitants of Podkarpacie for the help they provided to refugees from Ukraine in 2022.
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— Przemyśl is a symbol. You have unintentionally found yourself at the center of international politics. This is where aid comes from, strengthening Ukrainian resistance and thus increasing Poland's security, he said.
Sikorski noted that Poland's role in world politics is growing, and with it the importance of border regions. – You are doing something for the whole country, but for the first time since the end of the Cold War we feel the breath of global conflict so clearly on our backs – he said.
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Radosław Sikorski warns against Russia. He provided the latest data
Sikorski cited data proving the Kremlin's growing military potential. — Russian military spending this year is estimated at 15.5 trillion rubles, or almost PLN 700 billion, an increase of 3.4%. year to year – emphasized the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. As he pointed out, Moscow continues to prepare for a long-term confrontation.
The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that He personally strives to deepen Polish-Ukrainian cooperation, especially in the area of modern technologiesi. In his opinion, strengthening Ukrainian defense and economy is in Poland's interest.
The Deputy Prime Minister once again reminded that the Ukraine issue is of fundamental importance for Polish security.
— I hope that no one needs to be convinced that a free Ukraine is Poland's raison d'état. It's better to have an independent, pro-European Ukraine on the border than Putin's tanks, he emphasized.
Sikorski's visit to Przemyśl took place at a time of growing international tensions and discussions about further support for Kiev. The head of diplomacy clearly emphasized that Poland remains on Ukraine's side – for both moral and strategic reasons.
