Poland Warns of Escalation: “If Putin Conquers Ukraine, We Will Be next”
Warsaw, Poland - Polish Foreign Minister Radoslav Sikorski has issued a stark warning, stating that a Russian victory in Ukraine would directly threaten Poland and other nations. Sikorski predicts Ukraine will fight for at least another three years, potentially until Russia‘s strength is exhausted, echoing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s assessment of a two-to-three year continuation of military operations.
Speaking in an interview with Polish broadcaster TVP World, Sikorski pointed to Russia’s decade-long struggle in Donbas as evidence of its limited success. He contrasted this with initial Russian expectations of a swift victory, recalling putin’s belief the invasion would be a “three-day special operation.” “Putin’s performance was poor,” Sikorski stated. “He himself thought it would be an easy victory… More than ten years have passed and he is still fighting in Donbass. I wouldn’t call it a victory.”
Sikorski underscored the high stakes, declaring, “If Putin conquers Ukraine, we will be next, and then we would rather eat grass than become a Russian colony again.”
Poland is actively bolstering its defenses, having increased defense funding in recent years. The nation is also committed to continued support for Ukraine, including funding for Starlink terminals and ammunition for air defense systems and long-range missile strikes within Russian territory. Sikorski also urged the European Union to take a more assertive role in future peace negotiations.
He noted that Ukraine is preparing for a protracted conflict, anticipating a war lasting approximately three years, though hoping it will not extend to the ten years typical of “colonial wars.” sikorski expressed hope that the United States will maintain its intelligence support for Ukraine throughout the conflict.
