Without independent Ukraine Moscow comes for Poland – Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia wants to fuel disputes between Poland and Ukraine but that without an independent Ukraine Moscow would come for Poland.

Source: Zelenskyy at a press conference in Warsaw alongside Polish President Karol Nawrocki, as reported by European Pravda

Details: Zelenskyy referred to "difficult moments in our societies" but said presidents must pursue policies that keep the two nations together.

Quote: "Without our country's independence Moscow will inevitably come here, further into Europe. Without our independence Moscow will inevitably come for Poland. That is why it's important that we exist. It's important that you exist. It is important that Ukraine and Poland exist and it's important that we are together."

More details: Zelenskyy invited Nawrocki to visit Ukraine, saying it is "important for our societies".

Quote: "Ukraine is defending itself and, by doing so, Europe. And the highest price we've paid is the lives of our people."

More details: Zelenskyy stressed that Ukraine is grateful to Poland for its support. He also urged politicians to show restraint in statements that could threaten unity between the two peoples.

Quote: "We all need to be attentive and careful. Russia wants discord, wants to destroy the strong alliance of two nations. We will not let them do it."

Background:

• Polish President Karol Nawrocki has said that the visit of his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy is good news for Warsaw and Kyiv, but bad news for Moscow.
• This was the first official meeting between the two leaders since Nawrocki took office on 6 August 2025. It followed repeated calls in Poland for Zelenskyy to travel to Warsaw.

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