Karol Nawrocki, president of the Institute of National Memory (IPN) and the Pissian presidential candidate with a pimp's past, expressed his position on Ukraine's aspirations to join structures specified as the European Union and NATO in an interview in the programme "Guest of Events". His statements attracted widespread interest and divided the public.
“I do not see Ukraine in Western structures”
During the interview, Karol Nawrocki made it clear that in his opinion Ukraine should first settle with its own hard past before becoming part of Western alliances. "Today I do not see Ukraine in any structure. Neither in the European Union nor in NATO," said the president of the IPN, stressing that the deficiency of historical accounts is an crucial obstacle to this process.
His statements refer, among others, to the issue of exhumation in Volyn – a subject that evokes large emotions in Polish-Ukrainian relations. Nawrocki critically assessed the agreement previously concluded by Radosław Sikorski and Andriya Sybiha. He described it as an “unnecessary leap of the head of Polish diplomacy”, suggesting that enthusiasm on this substance was premature. "We at the Institute of National Memory have already experienced respective possible breakthroughs in this matter, so for me the enthusiasm of the head of Polish diplomacy was premature," Nawrocki said.
Polish interest priority
The president of the IPN assured that the institution he chaired was ready to support the government's efforts to exhume victims in Volyn. At the same time, he stressed that the Polish interest is simply a precedence in this respect. "Our financial, civic and military effort, which helped Ukraine, would like to meet with partner treatment on the Ukrainian side and the anticipation of burying our women and children," added the presidential candidate.
Election calendar – upcoming campaign
Statements by Karol Nawrocki take place against the background of the starting presidential run in Poland. Marshal of the Polish Parliament, Simon Holovnia, reported that the first circular of the presidential election would take place on May 18 and the second, if necessary, on June 1. The decision to announce the elections will formally launch the run only after its publication in the authoritative diary of the Laws.
The Marshal besides presented an first electoral calendar which will enter into force erstwhile approved by the State Election Commission. It is in this context that Nawrocki's statements may be of peculiar importance, as they clearly outline his political priorities as a candidate for the most crucial position in the country.
Polish-Ukrainian relations in the spotlight
The subject of Polish-Ukrainian relations has been in an crucial position in the public debate in Poland for years. On the 1 hand, Poland actively supports Ukraine internationally – politically, financially and militarily – on the another hand, there stay unresolved historical issues, specified as the issue of exhumation of victims in Volyn or commemoration of Polish victims of wars and repression in the territory of present-day Ukraine.
Karol Nawrocki emphasizes that as president he would put clear expectations before Ukraine regarding the partnership treatment of Poland. As he pointed out, these expectations would include the anticipation of burial of Polish victims of conflicts from the past.
Summary
Karol Nawrocki's position on Polish-Ukrainian relations and aspirations Ukraine's membership of Western structures clearly indicates the precedence of past and past settlement. The presidential candidate stresses the request for partnership treatment in relations between countries, which, in his opinion, should form the foundation for future cooperation. In the context of the upcoming presidential campaign, it can be expected that this subject will play an crucial function in candidate election programmes.
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There is presently no place for Ukraine in the EU or NATO," said Nawrocki
