Polish President: Russia's Essence Remains Unchanged

• 26.01.2026, 2:34

It continues to pose a threat to Central and Eastern Europe.

Russia remains a serious threat to Europe, and this danger must be actively counteracted.

Polish President Karol Nawrocki said this while speaking to journalists following a meeting with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda.

Nawrocki said that Russia's aggressive nature has not changed over time.

"Russia's essence has remained unchanged - it still poses a threat to Central and Eastern Europe," the Polish president emphasized.

He drew attention to the fact that the Russian Federation continues missile strikes on Ukraine, despite the calls of some countries to return to the policy of the so-called "reset" of relations with Moscow.

Nawrocki emphasized that Russia has been and remains a threat for many years - regardless of the historical period or political regime.

"This is not just about Russia under Putin - it was a threat in Tsarist times and under the Bolsheviks as well," he noted.

The Polish president also emphasized the importance of close cooperation between European states to ensure the security of the continent. According to him, Poland attaches special importance to this direction.