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Russia Today
24-04-2025
- Business
- Russia Today
Most Poles against sending troops to Ukraine
A majority of Poles opposed the idea of sending national troops to Ukraine, should Kiev and Moscow agree to a truce, according to a new opinion poll. France and the UK have called for a 'coalition of the willing' to deploy troops to Ukraine following a possible ceasefire, although only four nations have reportedly said they would join them in doing so. Moscow has stated that it will not tolerate the presence of troops from NATO countries in Ukraine under any circumstances. In a survey conducted in early April among over 1,000 Polish adults, 56% stated they were 'definitely' or 'probably' opposed to their country sending forces to Ukraine as part of a 'reassurance' mission. Only 10% supported the idea unequivocally, with another 21% leaning toward approval, while 13% remained undecided. The results were reported on Thursday by Radio ZET, which commissioned the poll. Some of the frustration in Poland regarding support for Kiev stems from disruptions in the food market caused by the influx of cheap Ukrainian goods after the EU lifted trade restrictions. At the peak of farmers' demonstrations last year, the Public Opinion Research Center, a leading pollster, reported that 81% of the Polish public was supporting the protest. Additionally, local resentment is fueled by tensions regarding Ukrainian immigrants who moved to Poland as refugees following the escalation of the conflict with Russia in 2022. Some citizens perceive them as freeloaders and potential criminals. Last week, Prime Minister Donald Tusk pledged to prioritize Polish interests over those of Ukraine, stating, 'It won't be the case that Poland will express solidarity while others profit, for example, on the reconstruction of Ukraine. We will be in solidarity and we will make money on it.' The 2024 farmers' protests also created a rift within the EU, as several governments, including Poland's, defied Brussels by imposing individual import bans. In a March interview, EU Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen acknowledged that the bloc was considering an end to the emergency measure lifting quotas and tariffs on Ukrainian products. Ukrainian officials have acknowledged that many citizens living abroad are reluctant to return, raising concerns about future labor shortages. MP Nina Yuzhanina, a member of the parliamentary financial committee, estimated this month that a majority of those who have left the country have made the decision to resettle permanently.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Survey shows almost 60% of Poles believe Ukraine needs quick peace with Russia
Almost six out of ten Poles surveyed on how they think Ukraine should behave in the war with Russia believe it should "seek peace as soon as possible". Source: European Pravda with reference to Radio ZET, a Polish commercial radio station; Opinia24 survey Details: Sociologists asked Poles: "How should Ukraine behave in times of war?". The answers were distributed as follows: "Do not stop fighting" – 30% of respondents; "Seek peace as soon as possible" – 57% of respondents; "I don't know / hard to say"- 13% of respondents. At the same time, more men (35%) than women (26%) said that Ukraine should not "give up the fight". 55% of men and 59% of women said that Ukraine should "seek peace as soon as possible", while one in ten men (10%) and about one in six women (15%) said they had no opinion on this matter. The largest share of supporters of a quick end to the three-year-long hostilities is observed among the Confederation political alliance voters – 74% of this group thinks so. The lowest percentage of those who think so are among the Civil Coalition supporters. However, 44% of the party's voters are in favour of such a decision. At the same time, it should be noted that the question of how Ukraine should behave divides supporters of the Civic Coalition, as 47% believe that Ukraine should not give up in the fight against Russia. If we take into account the voters of certain political groups, this is the highest percentage of those who support the continuation of the fight against the aggressor. Background: A total of 46% of Germans want the next federal government to support Ukraine neither with weapons nor money. The number of Poles who oppose military aid to Ukraine has increased, with 49% in favour of continuing aid. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Russia Today
24-02-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
Polish president's ‘10-minute' meeting with Trump ignites controversy
The office of Polish President Andrzej Duda has rebuffed criticism of his meeting with US President Donald Trump, which detractors argue was far shorter than anticipated and followed an excessively long wait. Polish media reported Duda had expected at least an hour with Trump, having flown across the Atlantic to attend the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Maryland on Saturday. Bloomberg reported the officials met for ten minutes while Reuters noted that a 'short' meeting had taken place, after Trump arrived late. On Monday, Marcin Mastalerek, Duda's chief of staff who accompanied him to the US, dismissed the criticism, saying the assessments of 'so-called Twitter experts' lacked a basis in reality. 'The meeting didn't conclude in 10 minutes, nor was it intended to last an hour,' he told Radio ZET, attributing the negative commentary to 'political jealousy' from those who resent the strong rapport between Duda and Trump. He further ridiculed the idea that waiting for 'the president of the greatest power, our greatest ally' could be seen as humiliating. Duda was the first European leader to meet Trump in person after the latter's inauguration for a second term last month. Speaking to reporters during his visit, Duda expressed confidence that 'there is no concern about a decrease in US presence in Poland' and urged Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky to pursue 'calm and constructive cooperation' with Trump. Poland has been one of Ukraine's staunchest supporters in the conflict with Russia, a policy that the pro-EU liberal government of Prime Minister Donald Tusk has continued following a 2023 election victory over Duda's allies from the conservative Law and Justice (PiS) party. In stark contrast, Trump's stance on Ukraine diverges significantly from that of his predecessor, Joe Biden. Trump advocates for a swift resolution to hostilities and has openly criticized Zelensky's policies, including his refusal to hold elections. Washington is also seeking to recoup taxpayer dollars spent on supporting Ukraine by negotiating a minerals deal, which the Zelensky government has yet to finalize. Amid growing tensions, Trump has labeled Zelensky a 'dictator without elections,' warning that his opportunity to benefit from US goodwill is rapidly diminishing. In response, Zelensky has accused Trump of living within a Russian 'disinformation bubble.'
