Polish President Andrzej Duda described his country as a leading force in backing Ukraine because the routes for European aid funnel through Poland. He voiced optimism that whichever government is in power, this support for Kyiv would endure. He spoke this during a joint press conference with Finnish President Sauli Niinistö. The remark was attributed to the Polish Press Agency.
Duda added that Ukraine receives unequivocal backing from Poland, a stance he reiterated with conviction.
He emphasized that today Ukraine’s security fate is tied to the region’s own safety, a point he underscored in strong terms.
The president noted that not only military equipment but also a broader stream of materials from Europe to Ukraine passes through Poland, highlighting Warsaw as a clear pioneer in backing Kyiv.
Inevitably he pointed out that Polish authorities, regardless of their party alignment, would persist with this policy. The policy serves the interests of both Poland and the wider European framework, he asserted to reporters.
In Poland, elections were held on October 15 for the Sejm. The ruling Law and Justice party, known as PiS, secured the largest share of votes, capturing 35.4 percent. However, the party did not maintain its parliamentary majority and now holds 194 of the 460 seats. The opposition blocs—Civic Coalition, Third Way, and Left—together command approximately 248 seats, reflecting about 54 percent of the vote. The nationalist Eurosceptic Confederation party is forecast to win 18 seats and has indicated it does not wish to enter a coalition with other groups.
On November 13, the Polish President accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and immediately appointed him as the new head of government, directing him to assemble a cabinet and proceed with the government’s agenda. The president communicated to the public his confidence in Morawiecki’s capability to implement plans and move the country forward.
Earlier, the Polish leadership cautioned against cutting defense expenditures, signaling that national security investments would remain a priority in the policy mix. These remarks underscore the government’s recognition of Ukraine’s strategic significance within regional security arrangements and the broader defense posture in the European context.
Throughout these developments, the ongoing commitment to supporting Ukraine was presented as a consistent, cross-party priority in Poland’s foreign and defense policy, reflecting the country’s strategic position and its role as a corridor for Western aid and alliance commitments in the region.
At the heart of the conversations were assurances that the flow of assistance to Ukraine would continue to be coordinated through Poland, a framework that policymakers argued benefits not only Kyiv but also the stability and security of Poland and the European Union as a whole. The statements, anchored in the public record, point to a long-term approach that prioritizes resilience, rapid response, and solidarity in the face of ongoing regional challenges. (Polish Press Agency)