Wednesday on Radioand Zet Magdalena Biejat, candidate of the Left for president of Poland, shared her views on the possiblethe values of sending Polish soldiers to Ukraine as part of a possible peace process. Her words sparked a broad discussion, both in the media and in political circles.
"Our country will make decisions in agreement with Ukraine"
Magdalena Biejat stressed in her interview with the writer that the anticipation of sending Polish soldiers to Ukraine could only take place under certain conditions. "I let this anticipation in the peace process if this peace process creates conditions for this," she said. She besides stressed that "this decision will be taken by our country in consultation with our Ukrainian partners. present it is not on the table at all."
Earlier, during the interview with the Polish Press Agency (PAP), Biejat was asked about the anticipation of Poland becoming active in the east conflict. "The peace process has not yet begun. Ultimately, what kind of troops will go to Ukraine will be the decision of the Ukrainians themselves, and present it is besides shortly to discuss it," she replied.
The peace process and the conditions for Poland's participation
According to Biejat, the decision to send troops should depend on the conditions on which the possible peace process will be based. "This depends very much on the conditions under which this process will take place, what the Ukrainian side will look like. I don't want to speculate today. This is besides large a decision to throw it," added the Left candidate.
European reflection on the peace mission
In the light of Biejat's statements, there are reports from the Reuters Agency, which informed about the anticipation of European countries sending troops to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire or a peace agreement. According to this information, European leaders could consider sending up to 100,000 soldiers. However, Poland does not plan specified actions for the time being.
During the gathering with the French President, Prime Minister Donald Tusk made it clear that decisions on Poland's participation in a possible peace mission would be made only in Warsaw. "To cut off speculations about the possible presence of this country or another country in Ukraine after achieving a ceasefire... decisions on Poland will be taken in Warsaw and only in Warsaw," said Tusk. "We are not planning specified action for the time being".
Criticism of unilateral decisions
An anonymous high-ranking Polish authoritative in an interview with the Politico portal criticized the French president Emmanuel Macron's proposal to send troops to Ukraine. "This is not a expression that would let us to make specified a decision," said the official, adding that peacekeeping missions should be established within the United Nations or the Organisation for safety and Cooperation in Europe alternatively than as a consequence of bilateral discussions with France. He besides pointed out that sending Polish soldiers to Ukraine "would only make sense in NATO format".
Should Poland participate in a peace mission in Ukraine?
The discussion on Poland's engagement in possible peace missions in Ukraine raises quite a few controversy. Magdalena Biejat's statements show a cautious approach to this issue, with emphasis on consultation with Ukrainian partners and joint decisions taken at state level. In turn, the Polish government expresses a distance from the thought of engaging in conflict on the principles established by another countries, specified as France.
As fresh reports have shown, it will be crucial to establish the principles of global cooperation within organisations specified as NATO and the UN. Poland, as a associate of these structures, will gotta weigh its commitment, taking into account both national interests and solidarity with Ukraine and Western partners.
Time will show whether the peace process in Ukraine will become a reality, and if so, whether Poland will play a key function in it.
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Biejat does not exclude sending Polish soldiers to Ukraine
