The Monday talks, hosted by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, will include French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and are expected to focus on U.S.-led efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Speaking in Bydgoszcz, Gawkowski responded to questions about Poland’s absence from the meeting, saying Warsaw remains a key partner for Kyiv and a contributor to European security.
“Security for Ukraine must be built in many formats. The more talks, the better,” said Gawkowski, who also serves as minister of digital affairs. “What matters most is that more countries are taking responsibility for Ukraine’s future.”
He emphasized that Poland plays an active role in various diplomatic formats and continues to advocate for Ukraine’s freedom and independence.
Gawkowski also addressed the newly released U.S. National Security Strategy, calling the United States a “key partner” for both Poland and the European Union. He stressed the importance of NATO and U.S. military presence in Poland as pillars of national and regional defense.
“We are building European security together, hand in hand,” he said. “The alliance only works if both sides value each other—not just one.”
The U.S. strategy document, published Friday, outlines foreign policy and defense priorities, including restoring stability in Europe, encouraging European responsibility for defense, and reevaluating NATO’s expansion dynamics.
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Source: PAP