Sikorski: Russia lacks resources to attack Poland but may resort to provocations

Sikorski stated this in an interview with the Italian newspaper Il Messaggero, according to Ukrinform.

"Today, Vladimir Putin does not have the means to attack us. At most, he may attempt some kind of provocation."

At the same time, he stressed that Poland is not panicking over Russia but treats its threats seriously, noting that the country has repeatedly experienced Russian aggression throughout its history.

According to Sikorski, further aggressive actions by Moscow cannot be ruled out because the Kremlin leader has previously made decisions based on "overly optimistic and completely mistaken assessments."

The Polish foreign minister emphasized that Russia's invasion of Ukraine has caused enormous human suffering and significant economic losses across Europe.

Sikorski also praised Ukraine's resilience in its war against Russia.

"If, five years ago, someone had told us that Ukraine would avoid occupation, continue exporting grain through the Black Sea, and maintain a stable front line, no one would have believed it. Kyiv has achieved far more than anyone could have predicted," he said.

He added that Europe had also exceeded expectations by remaining united in its support for Ukraine and adopting twenty packages of sanctions against Russia.

"We used to think Putin had the world's second strongest army. Today, it can be said that he has the second strongest army in Ukraine," Sikorski remarked.

Earlier this week, Sikorski said that Poland and its allies possess credible intelligence indicating that Russia is preparing new provocations and urged Moscow to abandon those plans.

As Ukrinform previously reported, Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz stated that Poland is prepared to help Ukraine modernize its MiG-29 fighter jets, provided that Ukraine or its allied partners cover the costs.