“We want Ukraine in the European Union—I say this very clearly,” Bosacki told reporters, while stressing that the accession process must follow established EU rules and account for Polish economic interests, including those of farmers.
The talks in Kyiv, which included meetings with officials from President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office and members of Ukraine’s parliament, also advanced cooperation in defense and business, Bosacki said. He noted that joint military projects between Polish and Ukrainian companies were being finalized, some involving advanced technologies, though details remained confidential.
“One concrete outcome of this visit was progress in economic relations. Our businesses are returning with deals either finalized or in the final stages,” Bosacki said.
Discussions also addressed post-war reconstruction and historical issues. Bosacki reported steps forward in resolving matters related to the burial of Polish victims of the 1943 Volhynia massacre.
On EU integration, Bosacki acknowledged that while the process must be swift, expectations of Ukraine joining the bloc within a year were “absolutely unrealistic.”
Poland’s ambassador to Ukraine, Piotr Łukasiewicz, echoed that sentiment, warning against bypassing standard accession procedures. “There are no shortcuts. A premature entry without deep legal and economic transformation would do more harm than good,” he said.
Łukasiewicz emphasized that Ukraine’s EU membership would be part of a broader security architecture for postwar Europe. “For Poland, Ukraine in the EU is not just about economics or society — it’s a strategic necessity,” he said.
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Source: PAP