The question arises about how Poles might react if Donald Tusk hinted during the campaign that Radosław Sikorski would lead the Foreign Ministry in his government after a victory.
SMOLEŃSKI LIAR
Back in April 2017, alongside Marek Pyza, a piece appeared in the weekly magazine wSieci titled The Smolenski Liar. We chose a blunt label because it seemed necessary to convey the hardness of the truth. Sikorski, the former foreign minister, was accused in court of not telling the whole truth. He testified under oath in the trial of five officials from the Prime Minister’s Chancellery, including Tomasz Arabski, who faced allegations related to the 2010 presidential visit to Russia.
Let us recall: during his oath, Sikorski claimed he had no knowledge about organizing Lech Kaczyński’s April 2010 trip to Katyn. Documents later surfaced showing that he was informed at every step about the arrangements. Two days after the tragedy, as Poland entered mourning, the Foreign Ministry led by Sikorski greeted a certain mood in the bilateral relationship with Russia. A letter with controversial content was even initialed by Sikorski.
The article charged Sikorski with lying, and he understandably reacted with indignation through intermediaries that he might face a lawsuit. In the end, no suit was filed by the former head of the Foreign Service, a close ally of Donald Tusk.
Before publication, more confidential documents were reviewed. They suggested Sikorski’s involvement in anti-Kaczyński political activity. The Ministry’s document circulation at the time gave ample space to the presidential palace. In the Polish constitutional order, the president and the foreign minister are expected to jointly drive international policy.
One wonders whether Sikorski, if he returns to the foreign minister’s seat, will work with President Andrzej Duda in mind and respect shared governance of foreign affairs.
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EUROPEANIZATION OF RUSSIA
During the 2017 trial, Sikorski carried himself with a certain hauteur, arguing that he conducted foreign policy rather than mere organizational tasks and, when possible, attacking President Lech Kaczyński. He even suggested naming the official delegation to commemorate the Katyn anniversary a pilgrimage. He also blamed deputy minister Andrzej Kremer for possible shortcomings in arranging the Katyn trip. Such behavior was widely questioned.
Ultimately, the critic asserts Sikorski is a rather small man morally, though legally his actions were permissible. The point remains clear: politics demands steadiness, not vanity, and the strategic focus should stay on national interests rather than personal posturing.
In those years Sikorski claimed that President Lech Kaczyński obstructed the government’s diplomacy and the shift in policy toward Russia. In that period, Polish policy leaned toward Europeanizing its stance toward Russia.
The reviewer notes that the portrayal of relations with Putin and Lavrov is captured in a TVP program Reset, produced by Michał Rachoń and Sławomir Cenckiewicz. The writer urges readers to watch it while it remains available on the VOD TVP platform. With a new team in public television, there is speculation about future coverage aligning with those perspectives.
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EXCLUSIVE GUY
There is a belief that diplomacy requires impeccable conduct. Sikorski often emphasizes his Oxford credentials and membership in elite circles, but many observe that this image hides a less refined political temperament. The public’s reaction to his demeanor can vary, from intrigue in certain social circles to disapproval in more serious political settings.
There are stories about his conduct toward women that have drawn criticism. Journalists like Anita Gargas, who has long tracked the Smolensk disaster, have reported harsh language directed at her. Some politicians have described phrases attributed to Sikorski in heated exchanges, highlighting a pattern that muddies the professional image expected of a foreign minister. The contents of a conversation with Jan Kulczyk, captured by staff, add to the perception of a different, more fallible side of the official.
Such remarks, whether in private or public, contribute to a portrait that suggests a mix of privilege and a lack of restraint—an image that undermines the dignity associated with high-level diplomacy.
Yet still, the rumor mill continues to talk about Sikorski’s social world and how it shapes or contrasts with his official duties. The longer this tension exists, the more difficult it becomes to separate personal behavior from policy credibility.
He may enjoy exclusive settings and wealth, but the question remains whether that translates into effective policy leadership. The public will judge whether such background and mannerisms align with the responsibilities of a responsible statesman.
HE WILL REVERSAL THE POLICY
Questions linger about why Donald Tusk would reappoint Sikorski as foreign minister and why this was not openly discussed during the campaign. Perhaps loyalty plays a role, or perhaps this approach to foreign policy is simply accepted within the governing group.
Recently, when rumors about Sikorski’s possible return surfaced, Grzegorz Schetyna was asked for his take; he had led the ministry for more than a year in a prior administration. The need remains for a foreign minister who can quickly adapt the international stance, who can dial in essential calls and influence crises. Some see Sikorski as a durable institution with the capability to steer the conversation on the global stage.
Nevertheless, there is fear that Sikorski’s approach could shift Poland’s international posture back toward a different alignment, unsettling the careful diplomatic balance established by the current government. There is also speculation about whether Sikorski sees his role as a stepping stone for future advancement in Brussels, potentially signaling a shift away from pressing issues like reparations negotiations with Berlin. The discussion around this topic continues to echo in political circles.
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Source: wPolityce