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From the very morning, I’ve been hearing that Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, is brazenly interfering in Poland’s election process. The mere thought of it shook me. We here offer our hearts on our sleeves, share what we have, and are always ready to help, but he… comes here and „intervenes”? A scandal, a disgrace, and soft-boiled eggs all at once.
„Zelensky brazenly engages in Poland’s election campaign on the side of pro-German Rafał Trzaskowski and attacks Karol Nawrocki, a Polish politician defending national interests. There’s no place for Ukraine in the EU,” wrote Janusz Kowalski of PiS. Strong words, delivered with trademark boldness.
Wołodymyr Zełenski bezczelnie angażuje się w kampanię wyborczą w Polsce po stronie proniemieckiego Rafała Trzaskowskiego i atakuje Karola Nawrockiego, który jest polskim politykiem i broni polskich interesów. Nie ma miejsca dla Ukrainy w UE.
— Janusz Kowalski (@JKowalski_posel) January 15, 2025
Similarly, Tobiasz Bocheński, MEP from PiS, remarked, „Zelensky’s say in Polish politics is as much as Donald Tusk’s at Trump’s inauguration. His comment on Dr. Nawrocki is a disgraceful faux pas, and he should apologize… This reflects the collapse of Poland’s public life, where Ukraine’s president dares meddle in election campaigns. Tusk’s Poland is a banana republic.”
Zełenski ma tyle do powiedzenia w sprawach polskiej polityki, ile Donald Tusk na inauguracji Trumpa. Jego wypowiedź na temat dr Nawrockiego jest żenującym faux pas i powinien za to przeprosić. @NawrockiKn jako Prezydent Najjaśniejszej Rzeczpospolitej będzie realizował polską…
— Tobiasz Bocheński (@TABochenski) January 15, 2025
Sebastian Łukaszewicz, PiS MP, added, „Calling it a scandal doesn’t cut it… A Ukrainian comedian cannot interfere in Polish presidential elections.”
What exactly sparked these accusations? Zelensky stated, „If Ukraine is not in the EU and NATO, without security guarantees, Mr. Nawrocki may need to prepare to take up arms and defend his country.” This comment referenced Nawrocki’s earlier statement that without resolving issues like the exhumation of Volhynian genocide victims, Ukraine has no future in NATO or the EU.
Let’s break this down:
Nawrocki is correct—Ukraine must address its troubling historical legacy for genuine bilateral relations. However, Ukraine’s EU or NATO membership seems unlikely due to geopolitical constraints, primarily Russia’s opposition and Europe’s economic priorities.
Zelensky’s comment? Spot on. If Ukraine falls, Poland stands next in line, making Nawrocki’s involvement inevitable. While controversial, the statement is far from interference—it’s a sober reminder of shared security concerns. Zelensky’s alliances, whether with Tusk or Morawiecki, are pragmatic and not bound to permanence.
To the opposition: cool down. A bucket of cold water—drink it, wait 10 minutes, and if necessary, drink another.
