Polish President Karol Nawrocki complains that there are "unresolved issues" between official Warsaw and Kyiv that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky's team should start working on.
Points of attention
- Nawrocki's call for partnership with Ukraine underscores the importance of addressing bilateral issues for the benefit of both nations.
- The demand for resolution of issues signals a proactive approach by Poland to strengthen ties with Ukraine under Zelensky's leadership.
Navrotsky explained what he expects from Zelensky
Journalists asked the Polish leader whether the end of 2025 would mark a "new beginning" in relations between Poland and Ukraine.
Navrotsky answered in the affirmative, and also emphasized that Zelensky's visit to Warsaw is proof that Ukraine cares about good relations with Poland.
Our common strategic interest in the threat posed by the Russian Federation is obvious — and it is one of the few issues that unites me, Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and the current government.
Karol Navrotsky
President of Poland
As the Polish leader noted, in his understanding, a new beginning should "mean partnership."
Navrotskyi made it clear that this partnership is evident in his contacts with President Zelenskyy.
But for the first time, Poland's specific expectations regarding Ukraine are also expressed... My duty is to "speak on behalf of the Polish people, regardless of whether it is about Ukraine, Germany or Israel. There are unresolved issues in our relations with Ukraine, and within the framework of our partnership, I demand that these issues be resolved.
