Poland has officially denied any intentions to deploy its military forces during a potential resolution of the conflict on Ukrainian territory
This statement appeared amid remarks by an American special envoy, which caused significant resonance and sparked a desire for transparency among diplomatic and military circles in the region. Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski emphasized to journalists that the Polish state does not plan to send its troops to Ukrainian lands. This statement was made in response to a declaration by Keith Kellogg — a special envoy of U.S. President Donald Trump — made on May 13. In his speech, the American diplomat noted that, following the possible end of the active hostilities between Russia and Ukraine, there might be discussions about deploying international military formations in western Ukraine, beyond the Dnipro River. According to him, Polish soldiers could also be involved in this scenario. However, in this context, the words “could be” caused genuine concern and uncertainty among Ukrainian and Polish communities regarding future plans. Addressing these fears, Radosław Sikorski stressed that such statements are "manipulative" and speculative. The minister emphasized that Polish politicians and military leaders have repeatedly confirmed that Poland’s participation in any international operations does not envisage the presence of Polish troops on Ukrainian territory. “Kellogg’s statements are an excessive interpretation or a misleading manipulation,” the head of diplomacy underscored. “Although discussions are underway about air support, logistics, and border security, the Polish authorities have made it clear that all measures will be limited to providing air assistance, logistical capabilities, and, most importantly, guarding the over 600-kilometer border with Russia and Belarus. All of this aims to ensure the security of military forces that could be deployed in the Kharkiv or Lviv regions.” Earlier, at the level of Polish military and political elites, it was repeatedly emphasized that the deployment of Polish troops in regions controlled by Ukraine is neither planned nor considered as a possible scenario. Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kaczyński also explicitly stated that his country has no intention of participating in military missions on Ukrainian soil, reflecting an understanding of the delicacy of global politics in this crisis situation. At the same time, political circles in Poland remain tense. Leader of the largest opposition party, Jarosław Kaczyński, expressed suspicion of shadow agreements and possible deception by Prime Minister Donald Tusk regarding the direct involvement of Polish troops in the conflict in Ukraine. According to him, high-ranking officials may have misled the public, while diplomatic negotiations are only discussing technical assistance — reconnaissance flights, border protection, and logistical support. Despite all official reassurances, the issue of foreign military presence in Eastern Europe remains open. Most analysts agree that any direct involvement of Polish forces in combat or their deployment on Ukrainian territory could provoke escalation of the conflict and become a complex diplomatic issue that should be addressed at the highest levels of the international community.