A heated debate erupted in the Polish Sejm, prompting Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz to make a stern statement. The trigger for the discussion was the incident involving a Russian Kh-101 missile that fell on Polish territory on July 30. However, instead of discussing the details of the attack, the focus shifted to domestic politics and the attitude towards allies.
Shift in vector: who is the real enemy?
Speaking in parliament, Kosiniak-Kamysz severely criticized the actions of the Polish opposition. According to him, political opponents began to build a narrative in which the main enemy of Poland is not Moscow, but Kyiv.
“You don't even consider the Russian Federation an enemy... Recently, Ukraine became enemy number one,” the minister stated, expressing outrage at the opposition's position. He emphasized that official Warsaw clearly understands who poses a real threat to the country's security and the entire NATO alliance.
Polish missiles and the US request
The Defense Minister also touched upon the issue of military aid. He reminded his colleagues about the transfer of missiles for Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine. Kosiniak-Kamysz clarified that this decision was made by Warsaw at the direct request of the United States.
Despite the opposition previously expressing dissatisfaction with this transfer, the government's position remained unchanged. Kosiniak-Kamysz explained the logic behind the decision: Ukrainian air defenses must have the ability to shoot down missiles flying towards Poland while they are still over Ukrainian territory. “I want them to shoot them down over Ukrainian territory,” emphasized the head of the defense department.
Support for Kyiv despite criticism
The minister's statement provoked a stormy reaction in the hall: the majority of deputies greeted it with a barrage of applause. Concluding his speech, Kosiniak-Kamysz made it clear that the “noise and disinformation” from the opposition would not force Warsaw to change course. Poland does not intend to leave Ukraine to its fate in the conditions of the war with Russia.
This incident occurs against the backdrop of other loud statements from Polish leadership. Earlier, Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that Ukraine is entering a period of “100 decisive days” in the conflict. The government also discussed issues of protecting the rights of Ukrainians in Poland, indicating an attempt to balance military support with social stability within the country.
