Poland Considers Sending Troops to Ukraine, Keeps Putin Guessing

Poland's foreign minister, Radek Sikorski, has raised the possibility of sending Polish troops to Ukraine, keeping Russian President Vladimir Putin guessing over such a decision.

Poland's foreign minister, Radek Sikorski, has sparked speculation about his country's potential military involvement in Ukraine, suggesting that no option should be ruled out and keeping Russian President Vladimir Putin in suspense.

In an interview published Tuesday in the Gazeta Wyborcza daily, Sikorski stated, "We should not exclude any option. Let Putin be guessing as to what we will do," when asked about the possibility of sending Polish troops to Ukraine.

Sikorski's comments come amidst ongoing discussions within Poland about the extent of its support for Ukraine, which is facing Russian military aggression. Poland has provided political support, military equipment, and humanitarian aid to Ukraine, but the idea of sending troops has been a sensitive topic.

A spokesperson for Poland's Defense Ministry, however, distanced the ministry from Sikorski's remarks, stating that he had "no knowledge of that" when asked about a report in Germany's Der Spiegel magazine suggesting Poland might send troops to Ukraine.

Poland's support for Ukraine has been unwavering, with Sikorski emphasizing his personal connection to the country. He has visited Ukraine with his family to deliver humanitarian aid.

The possibility of sending foreign soldiers to Ukraine has been discussed in other countries, including France, but no country has publicly embraced it. Poland's foreign minister's comments suggest a willingness to consider a more direct military role in supporting Ukraine.

Sikorski's remarks have been met with mixed reactions in Poland. Some political commentators have welcomed the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine, arguing that it would send a strong message to Russia and deter further aggression.

Others have expressed caution, emphasizing the risks involved in a potential conflict between Poland and Russia. They argue that Poland should focus on providing non-military support to Ukraine while avoiding direct military confrontation with Russia.

The Polish government has not made a final decision on whether to send troops to Ukraine, and Sikorski's comments may reflect his personal views rather than a formal government policy. However, his remarks have raised the possibility of a more direct military involvement by Poland in the Ukraine conflict, keeping Putin guessing about Poland's intentions.