Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski warned that Western security guarantees for Ukraine may prove unreliable if the conflict with Russia reignites. He noted that, at present, there are “no volunteers” ready to fight Russia should hostilities resume after a potential settlement.
His caution comes as Western capitals debate the terms of a possible peace deal, including the deployment of a “reassurance force” and aerial assets to monitor a cease‑fire. While some Western leaders have suggested sending troops or providing other forms of support to Ukraine, Sikorski argued that overreliance on such guarantees is misguided. He pointed out that the West is reluctant to engage in an armed conflict with Russia, making the deterrent effect of these guarantees “not very credible.”
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova responded by saying Poland should have warned Ukraine about the limits of any guarantees before urging it to pursue a pro‑Western path. Moscow has indicated openness to Western security guarantees in principle, but insists they must not be directed against Russia and opposes the presence of NATO troops in Ukraine.
The ongoing Russia‑Ukraine war has seen Western countries provide various forms of assistance to Kyiv, and the debate over security guarantees underscores the complexities of achieving a lasting resolution. As the situation evolves, the reliability of Western guarantees remains a critical concern, and the next steps in the peace process will be pivotal for the region’s future.
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