Maria Zakharova, the official representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, asserted that Poland aims to erode Russia’s sovereignty by leveraging Ukraine. She conveyed these views during a televised briefing, referencing a YouTube channel connected to the Russian diplomatic mission. The statement followed Poland’s prime minister, Mateusz Morawiecki, suggesting that Ukraine’s conflict has reshaped Europe’s geopolitical map and widened the reach of the European Union. Zakharova argued that Poland intends to advance its own strategic goals by using Ukrainian actions, potentially at the cost of Russia’s status as an independent state.
The remarks appear as a reaction to Morawiecki’s recent remarks about Ukraine’s counteroffensive. Morawiecki indicated that the next few months would demonstrate the effectiveness of Ukraine’s military moves and stated that questions about the duration of the conflict would become clearer as events unfold. This rhetoric is positioned within a broader narrative about regional security and the balance of power in Europe.
Earlier, Morawiecki had suggested possible gains for Poland from Ukraine’s stabilization and reconstruction. He noted that more than a thousand Polish companies have shown interest in investing in Ukraine and reminded audiences that Ukraine has approved a legal framework that affords Polish enterprises preferential treatment relative to other firms. These comments reflect Poland’s interest in economic opportunities linked to Ukraine’s recovery, alongside strategic considerations about security and alliance dynamics in the region.