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07 October 2022, 16:03

Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze took part in the meeting of the Foreign and European Union Affairs Committee of the Polish Senate

The Chair of the Committee on Ukraine’s integration into the EU emphasized that Poland's help in this terrible war is extremely important for Ukraine: ‘We realize that without such friends, without the support, courage of Ukrainian soldiers and the unity of the nation would not be enough. We are also aware that, despite our current achievements, there is much more to be done’, she said. Unfortunately, Russia continues to escalate with sham referenda, annexation of Ukrainian territories, mobilization and threats with nuclear weapons. This means that Ukraine still needs support and assistance. But not all countries understand the danger of Russian aggression. ‘We must together convince the world that the temporary peace with Russia would not be permanent and would not bring security to Ukraine or other countries, because the appetites of the aggressor are growing. It's not only about ending the war, but also about defeating Russia’, Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze stressed. In her opinion, at the level of multilateral assemblies and in inter-parliamentary contacts, it is essential to work on convincing countries that still believe that it is worth negotiating with Russia.

The Chair of the Committee thanked Poland for its support in granting candidate status to Ukraine, as well as the support of Ukraine’s aspirations for membership in NATO. She emphasized that, despite the war, Ukrainian authorities at all levels are intensively working to fulfil the necessary conditions for joining the European Union: ‘And here we count on your help and exchange of experience on the way to membership. We count on cooperation at the parliamentary, regional and governmental levels’, she noted. Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze is also convinced that there will be no security guarantees for Ukraine without NATO. Just as there will be no security of NATO member states without safe Ukraine: ‘We need a clear road map — what must be done urgently in order to fully meet the political requirements of membership in the Alliance’, said Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze.

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland, Marcin Przydacz, who also took part in the meeting, thanked the Armed Forces of Ukraine for defending the peace not only of Ukraine, but also of the entire continent: ‘We thank Ukrainian soldiers for defending their country and their sovereignty, for the protection of Poland, the European Union and the entire Euro-Atlantic area’. He is convinced that the sanctions introduced against the Russian Federation, including the eighth package, are already being felt in Russia. However, in his opinion, these sanctions should be further strengthened. He informed that Poland is conducting negotiations at the European Union forum and with the United States on increasing financial aid to Ukraine. Mr. Przydacz also noted that his country is a supporter of the open door policy regarding NATO membership and is conducting negotiations on a road map for Ukraine.

The Chairman of the Foreign and European Union Affairs Committee of the Senate, Bohdan Klich, emphasized that there is a political consensus in Poland regarding Ukraine: ‘Ukraine unites Poles because we all believe that a free Ukraine is a safe Poland’. Deputy Chairman of the Foreign and European Union Affairs Committee, Senator Marcin Bosacki, drew attention to the need for strategic partnership between Ukraine and Poland. Gabriela Morawska-Stanecka, the Deputy Speaker of the Senate of Poland, noted that the process of joining the European Union should be connected with the restoration of Ukraine.