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Polish President Andrzej Duda has reiterated his strong support for Ukraine’s NATO membership, stating that Poland has the right to demand that its allies extend an official invitation to Ukraine. His comments came during a conversation with reporters at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Duda emphasized that the security threat to Poland and other NATO countries remains critical, as Russian missile attacks on Ukrainian cities continue. He noted that Polish fighter jets are frequently scrambled in response to these strikes, underscoring the direct impact of the war on Poland and its neighbors.
“Regardless of the circumstances, I have the right to put on the table the demand to send Ukraine an official invitation to join NATO,” Duda stated.
Poland has been one of Ukraine’s most vocal supporters, providing military aid, training Ukrainian troops, and advocating for stronger Western support. The country has also played a key role in facilitating arms deliveries from the U.S. and other NATO allies to Ukraine.
Duda’s latest statement reflects Poland’s growing impatience with the West’s hesitancy in fully integrating Ukraine into NATO. While NATO leaders have expressed long-term support for Ukraine, an official membership invitation has yet to be extended, mainly due to concerns about escalating direct conflict with Russia.
Duda’s remarks highlight the ongoing debate within NATO about Ukraine’s future in the alliance. While Eastern European countries like Poland and the Baltic states strongly support fast-tracking Ukraine’s membership, some Western European nations and the U.S. remain cautious, fearing that such a move could provoke further aggression from Russia.
Poland’s demand for Ukraine’s NATO accession is likely to be a major topic of discussion in upcoming NATO meetings, especially as the war continues and Russia maintains its aggressive stance.
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