: During his December 2025 visit to Warsaw, Zelenskyy warned that "careless" rhetoric could "ruin" the alliance—exactly what Russia wants. He emphasized that the partnership is crucial for European survival .
: By late 2025, surveys indicated that over 60% of Poles believed relations with Ukraine had worsened . This decline was driven by disputes over grain imports, fatigue from the ongoing war, and political campaign rhetoric. pilne_ukraina_niszczy_nasze_zaufanie_zelenski_p...
: In late 2025, Poland expressed frustration at being excluded from certain high-level peace talks between Ukraine and major Western powers (UK, France, Germany), leading to concerns that its regional influence was diminishing. Cooperative Efforts Despite Friction : During his December 2025 visit to Warsaw,
: Nationalist President Karol Nawrocki , who assumed office in August 2025, adopted a significantly tougher stance toward Kyiv compared to his predecessor. During a joint press conference in December 2025, he told Zelenskyy that some Poles feel their massive support for Ukraine has not been sufficiently appreciated . This decline was driven by disputes over grain