A conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland Radosław Sikorski

Minister Sikorski joins the Atlantic Council to discuss the new Polish government’s priorities and vision for Polish foreign policy and transatlantic relations.

In the two years since Russia’s brutal full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Poland and the United States have demonstrated steadfast support for Ukraine as it fights for its territorial integrity and sovereignty. Ensuring the defense of Ukraine and Europe’s eastern flank remain key priorities for the new government in Warsaw. Standing at the forefront of the transatlantic response to Russia’s illegitimate war of aggression, Poland’s leadership on foreign policy and security will prove even more consequential.

Against this backdrop, Minister Sikorski joins the Atlantic Council during his visit to the United States to share his perspective on these challenges and to discuss the new government’s priorities and vision for Polish foreign policy and transatlantic relations.

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[ugraugra]

I'm very glad we have Poland as our neighbours. Greetings from Czech republic.

[karolinawww]

"We will eat grass rather than become a Russian colony again" - 100% agreed 🇵🇱

[DrexlTheRomantic]

Thank you Mr. Sikorski from Lithuania.

[stedweasel]

Can we please give this man some time in front of US congress? The nation needs to hear his arguments.

[jlziux]

“We will eat grass before we become Russian colony again”
Seconded from Lithuania

[ViJuDe-kbuv]

Great speech. Thanks from Lithuania. And it is nice to see how many people in the comments are rational, and only few brainwashed by the axis of evil. Democracies have flaws, but it also have a capability to correct it self, we just need to unite faster and by uniting and defending ourselves we will bring those regimes to self-destruction.

[appstratum]

As a Brit, thank you Radek Sikorski. This was the most eloquent and brutally logical and honest summary of where we are and where we must be going.

Time is short. Matters are very serious. Dramatic action is urgently required.

There is no time for excuses nor procrastination. Nor for the self-indulgent extravagance of a single man - Mike Johnson - to obstruct American democracy and decision making on vital matters of American national security at this turning point in history.

[padcom]

I'm a Pole and a German. I live in Śląsk. "We will eat grass rather than go back to being a soviet colony" - true! I, personally, even if I am a 100 years old, I will do everything for me and my family not to go back to 1970's and the rule of Moscow in Poland. Amen.

[Rittmester]

Simply brilliant. This is clear sight and clear mind. Sikorski is top level. The West need more leaders of his caliber.

[margopollner]

Poland's Foreign Minister Sikorski is a very right person to represent EU and NATO on international arenas. Very well spoken, excellent history knowledge, practical engagement in war in Afghanistan, and Ukraine developments elevate him to unique position to help to solve very complicated international situation. We need strong leadership in Europe, and around the world to save us.

[Nixxx]

Listening to Sikorski I feel pride to be Polish citizen

[falamble]

Sikorski is the man, if every European nation had a foreign minister with such clear vision maybe we'd actually take Putin seriously.

[anneli]

Great speech! Greetings to Poland and USA from Norway.

[uno]

I'm Ukrainian and don't get me wrong, I appreciate all that our foreign ministry is doing. But Mr.Sikorsky speaks on another level. I wish he would be Ukrainian. Kudos to Pan Sikorski from Ukraine!

[libra]

Mr.Sikorski is one of the great politician.

[JaneSoole]

I have just listened to a Polish representative addressing the United Nations, debunking Russia's claims over why they wage war on Ukraine, one by one, absolutely brilliant. And looking forward to this too. Wonderful Poland. Jane Soole, Dorset, England (80 years)

[vidutepi]

What a wise Polish politician . Great speech.

[SOBEKO_PL]

Well said by both sides, Poland will always stand on the side of truth and integrity 🇵🇱 🤝 🇺🇸
“TOGETHER WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL” 🦅

[krzysztofgrasssnake]

Very well said Mr Sikorski. You are so true. I hope our American nation will understand it.

[JBnotime]

Bravo Mr. Sikorski! It was a pleasure to listen to you. Congratulations for making one powerful point after another and for your clear way of thinking! And thank you for doing the job of convincing those in the USA and the wider "West" who have other ideas fueled by their nativity, narrow self interests and lack of understanding of the world's affairs and the current situation. You are by far the best person for the job. And I am not just thinking of your position as a Foreign Minister of Poland but the job of confronting the evil forces of the World and saving the Western Civilisation! Once again Big Thank You! ❤