Polish support for Ukraine will continue, and it will be stronger. Paweł Kowal, chair of the Sejm’s Foreign Affairs Committee, traveled to Kyiv to affirm that the eastern policy of the new parliamentary majority will not only stay intact but become more forceful and practical, especially in tackling tough challenges, he told PAP in an interview.
He emphasized the intent to send a clear message to Ukraine’s key leaders that Poland’s eastern policy remains steadfast and will be more actively engaged in both backing Ukraine and addressing difficult problems.
– he stated.
The Polish delegation arrived in the Ukrainian capital on Saturday to participate in the Great Famine Remembrance events. Kowal is also scheduled to meet with Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk, Oleksandr Merezhka, head of the Verkhovna Rada Foreign Affairs Committee, and Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov.
“Today marks the 90th anniversary of the Great Famine, so I chose this moment to come, arriving just three days after being elected to lead the Foreign Affairs Committee. This shows that international relations are a priority for the new majority from the outset,” Kowal explained.
Partnership with Ukraine
The KO deputy underscored that Ukraine remains a key partner for Poland, underscoring Poland’s ongoing commitment to supporting Ukrainian society and the country’s overall resilience.
– he noted. Kowal also described how the new parliamentary majority intends to push the West to maintain its support for Ukraine and to keep a close watch on developments there.
“We welcome the prospect that EU enlargement talks will begin soon, with Ukraine and Moldova likely to be among the first to start negotiations, and Georgia positioned to gain candidate status,” he added.
– he emphasized during the discussion with PAP.
The MP also commented on the heavy Russian drone attacks against Kyiv that he witnessed upon arrival in the city. He noted that international guests were in Kyiv that day and described the drone raids—some 70 drones in a single attack—as the largest such assault on Kyiv since February 24, 2022. The sounds of impacts accompanied his train arrival, making the reality of war unmistakably clear.
“From Kyiv, the situation is a constant reminder of the stakes involved and the need for a united and proactive Western approach,” Kowal remarked.
Additional remarks and context were prepared for publication by PAP, with attribution to wPolityce as the source of the interview.
Source: wPolityce