Over 7,000 people assessed Polish Deputy PM Sikorski’s handling of the US ambassador controversy in a weekend poll.
Initial Article and Poll
On Saturday morning, we reported on Radosław Sikorski’s comments regarding the US ambassador in Warsaw and his announcement to verify whether they represented US government policy or a personal diplomatic opinion. The text also addressed possible coordination with the Polish opposition and reactions from American politicians to the situation. Following the article, readers were asked how they rated Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Sikorski in this context, with five response options available.
Survey Results
“Decidedly positive” ratings garnered the most votes, with 78.24% (6,036 respondents) selecting this option as of February 11, 2026. The “rather positive” choice was selected by 6.44% (497 respondents). Positive responses collectively outnumbered other options. Negative responses were in the minority: “decidedly negative” was chosen by 10.28% (793 respondents), while “rather negative” received 3.56% (275 votes). The “no opinion” option was selected by 1.48% (114 respondents), the least chosen.
Reader Comments
Comments under the article revealed extreme emotional reactions, featuring both criticism and praise for the minister’s actions and the broader situation. Direct references to the minister and the case appeared in numerous comments, with some users proposing more decisive solutions and others addressing the ambassador’s role.
