After a meeting with NATO foreign ministers, Poland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Radosław Sikorski, emphasized that nearly all allies agree on continuing support for Ukraine for at least another year. Sikorski added that Poland expects NATO to address Russia's information warfare efforts against Georgia, Moldova, and Romania. He noted that this issue is especially important in light of next year’s presidential elections in Poland.
During a press briefing following the meeting at NATO’s headquarters in Brussels, Sikorski informed Polish reporters that a consensus has been almost reached that Ukraine should receive continued support, at least for the next year, to convince Russian President Vladimir Putin that any peace agreement must be based on just terms. According to the Polish MFA chief, the situation is not yet ripe for Moscow to sign a peace deal under fair conditions.
Sikorski also shared his expectations for the upcoming NATO summit in June 2025, which will be held in The Hague. He mentioned that Poland hopes to see operational plans fulfilled with real capabilities and expects updates and improvements to missile defense and air defense systems.
Poland’s foreign minister emphasized that Poland intends to raise the issue of hybrid threats, including acts of sabotage and arson occurring on NATO territory, during future discussions with the alliance.
Sikorski also highlighted the importance of addressing Russia’s ongoing information warfare against countries such as Georgia, Moldova, and Romania. He pointed out that this issue is particularly significant in light of Poland's upcoming presidential elections.
Sikorski: need for closer intelligence sharing
During a breakfast meeting with representatives from the Baltic States, Germany, and Poland, held on the sidelines of a NATO gathering, Sikorski discussed the necessity for closer intelligence cooperation within NATO.
"Intelligence sharing is also crucial in the context of the initiative proposed by Donald Tusk, the Baltic Sea navy policing system, which involves patrolling the Baltic Sea in response to aggressive actions by Russian vessels," he said.
Tusk proposed creating joint missions for the Baltic Sea last week at a summit of Nordic and Baltic leaders (NB8 format) in Sweden.
Sikorski also pointed out the increasing need for intelligence sharing among NATO members in light of Russia’s escalating hostile activities, including sabotage, diversion, and cyberattacks.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte echoed this sentiment on Wednesday, emphasizing the necessity of closer intelligence exchanges and the implementation of existing NATO protocols.
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