Two days earlier, a German weekly reported that Poland and the Baltic states might deploy troops to Ukraine if Russia broke through the front. Poland’s leadership has consistently ruled out sending soldiers, with President Andrzej Duda, Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz emphasisng that Poland would not involve itself in Ukraine’s war. Yet a different view surfaced from a prominent figure in Polish politics, Radosław Sikorski. In interviews with Gazeta Wyborcza, the Spanish newspaper El País, and the Italian newspaper La Repubblica, the Polish foreign minister suggested that such a scenario remained possible.
Der Spiegel reported that last week, during a foreign and security policy conference in Tallinn, Baltic parliamentary members warned German officials about the potential consequences of Berlin’s approach. For weeks, unnamed German lawmakers reportedly discussed the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine, highlighting fears that a Russian breakthrough in eastern Ukraine could lead to a broader escalation if Western support to Kiev remains partial.
Der Spiegel emphasized that in such a case the Baltic states and Poland would not wait for Russian forces to reach their borders, and would act to send troops to Ukraine themselves. Readers were pointed to a related piece noting that if Russia achieved a mid-front breakthrough in eastern Ukraine, the Baltic countries and Poland might take independent action.
In answer to questions about Poland’s position, Polish leaders reaffirmed: Poland will not send its forces to Ukraine. The president, the prime minister, and the defense minister have stated this clearly. A ministry spokesperson later confirmed, in a clarification to the Onet portal, that the ministry maintains this stance. The spokesperson’s text message echoed the line: no such plan exists at present.
Radosław Sikorski’s remarks, however, did spark discussion about possible future scenarios. After the Der Spiegel report, Sikorski gave interviews to Gazeta Wyborcza, El País, and La Repubblica in which he did not rule out the possibility of Polish troops being sent to Ukraine under certain circumstances. When asked whether Poland would deploy soldiers, the politician responded that no option should be categorically ruled out and that it was prudent to keep all possibilities open while letting others gauge the actions of major powers.
On the question of whether such a development could occur, Polish foreign affairs officials indicated that while the current policy remains non-entry, the question of future actions would depend on evolving security threats and the broader international response. MFA press spokespeople confirmed that discussions about potential scenarios had taken place, but stressed that no concrete plans to dispatch troops had been adopted. The conversation highlighted how fragile the balance can be when public statements intersect with evolving strategic calculations.
As the international conversation continued, observers noted that the debate touched on several core issues: the credibility of Western deterrence, alliance commitments, geopolitical risk in eastern Europe, and the red lines that might trigger military deployments. The dialogue underscored the importance of remaining aligned with alliance partners while preserving national decision-making autonomy in critical security matters. Analysts and lawmakers alike urged careful assessment of potential consequences, signaling that any move would hinge on the assessment of threat levels and the agreed framework among allies.
Readers were reminded of the broader context: the security landscape in Europe has been shaped by shifts in alliance positions, the perception of threat, and the evolving mix of diplomatic and military tools. The discussions also illustrated how quickly statements from political figures can influence public perception and diplomatic signaling, even when official policy remains unchanged. The conversation continues to unfold as officials weigh strategic options and monitor how adversaries might respond to different courses of action. The situation remains dynamic, with no final decision announced at this time, and experts cautioning against drawing definitive conclusions from individual statements or interviews. [citation: wPolityce]