: In late 2025, Poland expressed frustration at being excluded from certain high-level peace talks between Ukraine and major Western powers (UK, France, Germany), leading to concerns that its regional influence was diminishing. Cooperative Efforts Despite Friction
While the specific phrase " Ukraine is destroying our trust" (likely from a sensationalist headline) isn't a direct quote from President Zelenskyy , it reflects a period of heightened diplomatic friction between Poland and Ukraine that reached a head in late 2025 and early 2026. pilne_ukraina_niszczy_nasze_zaufanie_zelenski_p...
: By late 2025, surveys indicated that over 60% of Poles believed relations with Ukraine had worsened . This decline was driven by disputes over grain imports, fatigue from the ongoing war, and political campaign rhetoric. : In late 2025, Poland expressed frustration at
: Nationalist President Karol Nawrocki , who assumed office in August 2025, adopted a significantly tougher stance toward Kyiv compared to his predecessor. During a joint press conference in December 2025, he told Zelenskyy that some Poles feel their massive support for Ukraine has not been sufficiently appreciated . This decline was driven by disputes over grain
Despite the "trust" rhetoric, practical cooperation continues: