Poland is changing the format of relations with Ukraine, moving from one-sided support to mutually beneficial partnership with clear expectations. The times when Kyiv could simply "call Warsaw" with a request for help are gone forever.
This statement was made by Marcin Przydacz, Head of the International Policy Bureau under the President of Poland, on RMF24 radio.
According to Przydacz, the Polish president's office is conducting negotiations with the Ukrainian side on conditions that must be met for contacts and visits at the highest level. A few days ago, he met in Warsaw with Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, where these very conditions were discussed.
"It's clear that Poland has done a great deal for Ukraine in a difficult period and continues to provide this assistance. At the same time, Poland expects certain actions, primarily in the sphere of historical policy, but also in the economic sphere this dialogue must be more constructive," the Polish president's representative explained.
Przydacz emphasized that the Ukrainian side is "beginning to understand better and better" the new reality: returning to thinking in terms of "calling Warsaw with a request for support" is no longer possible.
Warsaw expects concrete steps from Kyiv in two key directions: historical policy (issues of shared past and its interpretation) and the economic sphere (more constructive dialogue).
To a direct question about presidential visits—whether Zelensky should come to Warsaw or Nawrocki to Kyiv—Przydacz answered diplomatically but eloquently: "If someone really wants to see someone and resolve something, they have an invitation."
"There's no problem with coming to Warsaw: it can be done by car, by train—whatever. That's not so important," he noted, hinting that the initiative should come from the Ukrainian side.
The Polish president's representative confirmed that "at this stage there is no date" for a possible Nawrocki visit to Ukraine.
Przydacz emphasized that President Nawrocki, during international visits, wants to understand their purpose and what he can do for Poland.
"If we manage to work out certain progress with the Ukrainian side on these issues—some concrete actions or decisions—then I can imagine the president agreeing to a meeting—whether here, there, or anywhere else, that's no longer so important. What's important is the substance of these relations, not photographs, handshakes, and smiles," the Head of the International Policy Bureau concluded.
Przydacz emphasized that Warsaw is in no way offended by Kyiv but is trying to make Polish-Ukrainian relations "more realistic"—that is, built on mutual obligations, not just one-sided support from Poland.
