“This is the anniversary of Russian aggression against Ukraine, and on this day we will definitely take such actions to remind the world who is responsible for this,” Deputy Foreign Minister Paweł Jabłoński said on Radio Wnet, commenting on the visit of the US president. to Poland, expected on February 24. “I would very much like to tell you a little more about these preparations, but it is still much too early; cannot be released for security reasons.
When asked about Joe Biden’s visit to Poland, the deputy minister replied that “you can never say anything with 100 percent certainty” because different situations can happen, “but we are working very hard with the American side.” Jabłoński pointed, among other things, to Friday’s speeches by ministers of the president’s cabinet in Washington.
Don’t just talk about the visit, but especially about where we stand strategically
– added.
Biden and Zelensky in Poland?
Is February 24 the likely date of the US President’s visit to Poland?
This is the anniversary of the Russian aggression against Ukraine and we will certainly take action on this day to remind the world who is responsible. And if, by the way, the President of the United States visits Poland, then [ona] will strengthen these activities
– said the deputy head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
I think for many months hardly anyone can doubt our relations with the United States. We are one of America’s most important allies in Europe
he said.
Poland is a country without which it is difficult to imagine support for Ukraine. (…) It is Poland that inspires other European countries, sometimes less willingly, sometimes lethargic (…). Thanks to this consistent diplomacy, which we exercise like Poland, but we do it together with our allies in the region, and of course the support of the US is crucial, that translates into the fact that we are more secure
– emphasized Paweł Jabłoński and called it a “historical challenge”.
Radio Wnet also asked whether Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky would come to Poland on the occasion of the US president’s visit.
I would indeed like to tell you more about these preparations, but it is much too early; may not be disclosed for security reasons (…). We will provide this information as soon as possible
replied the Secretary of State.
peace strategy?
There are several reports in the media that the peace plan drawn up by Ukraine could be further explained during such a visit.
It is good to prepare for the future, to make such plans. Above all, they must create a security situation that will prevent Russian aggression not for the next few months, but for years, so that it will be a lasting peace
– said the Secretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. As he noted at the same time, it is one thing to make such plans, but another to carry them out.
Even today, due to the situation at the front, the conditions are unfortunately too difficult to carry them out
– he added, although Russia’s defeat in the war is “not so far away” according to the deputy minister, pointing to the importance of help from the West.
We have been talking about Bakhmut for the third month (…). The fact that the Battle of Bakhmut lasts so long shows that Russia is unable to achieve its tactical goals, and its tactical goal is to take over all of eastern Ukraine and, in fact, subordinate the entire state politically to itself .
– he said. Jabłoński recalled the failed Russian attack on Kiev and the withdrawal from many places in Ukraine.
This is all because of the help Ukraine could use immediately. If this aid is increased today and delivered quickly enough, I am convinced that we will see a repeat of what happened near Kharkov
he said.
Increased NATO presence
The State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also stressed Poland’s central role in shaping European countries’ strategies against Russian aggression in Ukraine.
There is no doubt that we prepared for this Russian aggression, or perhaps we anticipated that it was a very real threat. We told our partners in Europe and they didn’t want to hear it. The politics of illusion reigned
Jablonski said.
European leaders last year, led by Ursula von der Leyen, confirmed that Poland was right
– added.
As he stressed, it is necessary to continue this policy, pointing to the importance of the NATO summit in Vilnius and the need to increase the permanent presence on the eastern flank “as needed”.
NATO should be more present where this threat is real
– he said.
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Source: wPolityce