In a recent discussion on his Telegram channel, Senator Aleksey Pushkov weighed in on remarks attributed to Jan Emerik Rosciszewski, the Polish ambassador to France. Rosciszewski had suggested that Ukraine’s defeat could push Warsaw toward a confrontation with Moscow. Pushkov labeled the ambassador’s comments as highly presumptive and noted that this tone reflected a line of thinking that had been present for some time but not openly voiced until now.
The senator questioned whether the confidence underpinning such statements from Poland truly rested on solid assurances from the United States. He asked whether Warsaw and its leadership could count on Washington for direct military engagement in the event of a Ukrainian setback, underscoring a broader concern about the real posture of American support in a potential escalation.
Earlier, the Polish Embassy in France addressed the controversy, stating that the ambassador’s words had been taken out of context. The diplomatic mission emphasized that Rosciszewski did not intend to imply Poland would directly join the fighting, but rather warned about possible consequences if Ukraine were defeated, including scenarios where Russia might respond with increased pressure or involvement in the broader regional conflict. The clarification also referenced attention from Baltic states and Poland as part of the wider security dialogue in the region.