“I think [Russia] will continue to attack other countries,” Nawrocki told CNBC in an interview during the World Economic Forum in Davos. “We must prepare by stockpiling weapons, strengthening our defense capabilities, and building solidarity, because conflict with Russia is possible in the near future.”
Nawrocki said Poland remains under hybrid attack from Russia, citing pressure on its borders, Baltic Sea activity, infrastructure attacks, and airspace violations. “Poland is a frontline NATO state, and we feel the effects of the war in Ukraine,” he said.
On Polish-Ukrainian relations, Nawrocki said recent talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky helped resolve “a few important issues for Poland.” He emphasized that Poland has supported Ukraine since 2022, hosting over a million Ukrainians and serving as a major logistical hub.
“More than 90% of global aid for Ukraine goes through Jasionka,” he said. “Regardless of my personal relations with President Zelenskyy, that doesn’t change.”
Nawrocki added that rebuilding Ukraine without Poland is impossible. “Poland is a hub—for U.S. gas through our Baltic terminal, and for aid via Jasionka,” he said. “We want to play a role in Ukraine’s recovery due to our central location in Europe.”
Asked about tensions over Greenland, Nawrocki expressed hope for a diplomatic resolution. “Poland has not sent troops to Greenland, knowing this should be resolved without further escalation,” he said.
He urged European leaders to focus on Russia’s aggression and not add pressure to the situation. “Our goal should not be escalation, but to address U.S. expectations as NATO’s top contributor and global security guarantor within the values we share—freedom, democracy, and sovereignty.”
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Source: PAP