Karol Nawrocki's words circulated in the world media. He was talking about nuclear weapons

Ashley Davis15/02/2026

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— I am a great supporter of Poland getting involved in the nuclear project, said Karol Nawrocki in the “Rymanowski Breakfast” program broadcast on Polsat News. The President of the Republic of Poland added that he cannot say whether and when our country will start working towards having its own nuclear weapons.

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What are Karol Nawrocki's words about nuclear weapons?

What did Andrzej Duda say in 2024 about nuclear weapons?

What are the media's reactions to Nawrocki's statements?

How did Nawrocki answer the question about Moscow's reaction?

— We are a country located right on the border of an armed conflict and we know what the attitude of the aggressive, imperial Russian Federation towards Poland is, Nawrocki emphasized.

Reactions of the world media to the words of Karol Nawrocki. “He replied dismissively”

The Polish president's statement was published in media from all over the world. “For the first time since the end of the Cold War, Europe is considering developing its own nuclear weapons because it currently relies on the US 'protective umbrella'. The reason is that Washington is no longer perceived as a reliable partner,” writes the Ukrainian weekly “Dzerkalo Tyzhnya” about Navrocki's words.

"The president of Poland is convinced that his country needs nuclear weapons because of Russia" - title of the article "Dzerkało Tyżnia"

“The President of Poland is convinced that his country needs nuclear weapons for Russia's sake” – title of the article “Dzerkalo Tyzhnya”Source: Dzerkało Tyżnia

“This topic has appeared sporadically in Poland in recent years, but now it is also presented in the context of the nuclear defense of the Baltic states,” writes the Czech website Echo24. He points out that Nawrocki's statement appeared at a time when “the debate on the possibility of building their own nuclear weapons is intensifying in many European countries.”

“Poland should start working on nuclear deterrence – says President Nawrocki” – title of the Echo24 articleSource: echo24.cz

“Polish President Nawrocki announced that the country wants to have nuclear weapons” – reads the title of an article that appeared in the Russian daily “Metro Moscow”. Its author reminds that Nawrocki's predecessor, Andrzej Duda, already in 2024 talked about Poland's readiness to accept American nuclear weapons on its territory.

“Polish President Nawrocki announced that the country wants to have nuclear weapons” – title of the article “Metro Moscow”Source: gazetametro.ru

“When asked how Moscow might react to the Polish nuclear weapons program, Nawrocki replied dismissively: 'Russia can react aggressively to anything,'” writes POLITICO about the president's statement.

“Poland should 'start working' on nuclear defense, says Nawrocki” – POLITICO article titleSource: Politico.eu

In turn, the Ukrainian agency RBK-Ukraina reminds that on February 5, the New START nuclear weapons treaty between the US and Russia expired. “Meanwhile, the media indicates that EU countries are questioning the US commitment to protecting them from Russia and are looking for ways to strengthen their own arsenals instead of continuing to rely on Washington,” we read.