Poland tells US it won’t be a ‘sucker’ as Trump reshapes Nato

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersFebruary 26, 2026 at 12:51 PM

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Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski addressed parliament, stating Poland remains a loyal ally to the US but will not be a "sucker" as the US reshapes NATO. Sikorski expressed concern over changes in US policy and emphasized the need for Europe to take greater responsibility for its own security, highlighting the importance of European unity. He identified the threat to Poland's sovereignty as coming from the east, specifically Russia. Sikorski suggested that defending NATO's eastern flank against Russia would be significantly more expensive than current aid to Ukraine, underscoring the need for increased European commitment to defense. His remarks reflect Poland's effort to balance its transatlantic alliance with the need for greater European self-reliance in the face of evolving US foreign policy.

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Ukraine 40% Donald Tusk 50% European Union 60% Russia ×270% NATO 70% Europe ×275% Donald Trump ×280% United States ×390% Radoslaw Sikorski ×390% Poland ×395%

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