Sikorski's speech is aimed both at the audience and at home in the 38 million-person country, which sits along a geopolitical fault line. Poland, a member of NATO and the European Union, is located to the east of both countries and shares borders with Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus. It is an important hub for Western weapons destined for Ukraine.
Ahead of his speech, Sikorski sought to highlight how Poland's priorities have changed since the Tusk government replaced the national conservative Law and Justice party, the ministry said in a statement.
From 2015 to 2023, Poland upheld the concept of “law and justice,” emphasizing its relationship with the United States, while at the same time criticizing the European Union, which it accused of trying to erode the power of other countries, and Germany, which had invaded. He had a contradictory attitude. Occupied Poland during World War II.
Sikorski will emphasize that Warsaw wants strong ties with both Washington and Brussels, and that being a leader in the EU makes it a more valuable partner for the United States. Sikorski will also emphasize the importance of friendship with Germany.
The ministry said the speech would underline the importance of this moment in history and highlight how different Poland's foreign policy has been since the change of government.
It will emphasize the importance of Warsaw's focus on supporting Ukraine and urge Russia to join Western powers.
This is a vision that is largely in line with French President Emmanuel Macron's views. Macron, who was criticized by Poland and the Baltic states for what appeared to be an attempt to appease Russia early in the war, has hardened his stance toward Russia in recent months.
