Former Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski accused the ruling Law and Justice party (PiS) of weakening Poland’s position during talks with the US during a bizarre absence of government representatives during Karol Nawrocki’s US visit.
Polish Minister’s US Representation Absence
During Karol Nawrocki’s US visit, there were no representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs present, raising questions about Poland’s position in negotiations with American officials.
Sikorski Alleges PiS Meddling in US Relations
Radosław Sikorski accused PiS of deliberately undermining Poland’s US relations by excluding the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from critical negotiations. The situation further strained diplomatic ties with the US.
Polish FM’s Social Media Announcement
Former Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski announced on social media that there would be “no further communication” between him and Karol Nawrocki regarding their meeting with Donald Trump. He also stated that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs had been “excluded from the White House meeting,” making it difficult to continue effective negotiations in Washington.
Trump Press Conference Revelations
During a press conference following Karol Nawrocki’s meeting with Donald Trump, Polish Radio’s Marek Wałkuski asked the US President about his stance on Russia and Vladimir Putin. He also suggested that Trump had not taken any measures to “moderate” his policies.