The Giedroyc Doctrine, which privileges Ukrainian interests over Poland’s, is now a relic of the past that neither half of the ruling Polish duopoly dares to revive ahead of fall 2027’s next Sejm elections.
It is the usual prerogative of the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary to formulate foreign policy. Theoretically, the President also has some input. But beyond that? Can a simple journalist declare a such a central shift? Is there evidence that Sikorski and his wife are no longer Ukraine Über Alles?
He's not a simple journalist, he's a veteran observer of Poland's political scene. He can therefore indeed declare that, from his experience, the policy is dead. I explained why, namely because it's now political suicide to blatantly privilege Ukraine over Poland.
And yes, there is definitely evidence that Sikorski's tone has changed: he's chided, however insincerely, Ukraine over its approach towards the Volhynia Genocide. Again, it's not significant, but it shows that even he has to watch his words nowadays.
Forgive my skepticism, but we've seen this movie a hundred times before.
Some journalist writes something concerning Ukraine that is less than the usual fawning, alt-media goes nuts "the cracks are appearing in the narrative! Even the MSM is admitting it!", some American or european functionary jerks the leash, coverage returns to the usual tongue-bath. A groveling apology may or may not be demanded.
Almost 100 years ago, Roman Dmowski wrote this prophetic text on the subject of Ukraine, and we can all see just how accurately he predicted events:
"There is no human force capable of preventing Ukraine, once severed from Russia and transformed into an independent state, from becoming a gathering place for swindlers from all over the world, who today find their own countries far too confining, capitalists and capital seekers, industrial organisers, technicians and merchants, speculators and schemers, thugs and organisers of every kind of prostitution: Germans, French, Belgians, Italians, English and Americans would be rushed to the aid of local or neighbouring Russians, Poles, Armenians, Greeks, and finally, the most numerous and most important of all, the Jews. A veritable League of Nations of its own kind would gather here…
All these elements, with the participation of the more shrewd and business-savvy Ukrainians, would form the leading class, the country’s elite. It would, however, be a peculiar elite, for surely no country could boast such a rich collection of international scoundrels.
Ukraine would become a sore on the body of Europe; and those who dream of creating a cultured, healthy and strong Ukrainian nation, maturing within its own state, would find that instead of their own state, they have an international enterprise, and instead of healthy development, a rapid advance of decay and rot.
Anyone who supposes that, given Ukraine’s geographical position and territory, the state of the Ukrainian people, their spiritual and material resources, and, finally, the role played by the Ukrainian question in today’s global economic and political situation, things could be any different – lacks even a shred of imagination.
The Ukrainian question has various advocates, both within Ukraine itself and beyond its borders. Among the latter, in particular, there are many who know full well what they are getting themselves into. There are, however, also those who envisage the resolution of this question—through Ukraine’s separation from Russia—in a very idyllic light. These naive people would be best advised to keep their hands off it.”
The underlying mistaken belief is that Poland is an independent state capable of acting in it's own interest. Poland is a vassal of NATOstan, and is the largest recipient of EU aid. It lacks the material and industrial capacity to sustain it's own existence, and although one can deny reality, one cannot escape the consequences of that reality.
Poland–Ukraine ties are straining as Russia releases WWII files on UPA and OUN involvement in the Volhynia massacres, which Poland classifies as genocide. Zelenskyy’s recent honoring of a UPA‑linked unit angered Warsaw, adding to disputes over grain, borders, and wartime fatigue. Polish commentary now speaks of “taking back the White Eagle,” symbolizing cooling support. Historical trauma, political symbolism, and diverging narratives are reshaping a once‑close alliance.
I appreciate your willingness to comment, Abhishek, but -- and no disrespect intended -- your reply reads like it was AI-generated or -assisted.
I can usually tell very well after reading so many posts on social media with the same syntax. Please reply organically next time as I absolutely hate AI-associated replies. Thanks.
Mr Andrew I have been a journalist for the last 22 years so I need not explain anything to you but for your kind information this article appeared in Hindustan times which is a very popular Indian newspaper. Frequently I come a come across these so called Ukrainian die hard supporters which just jump on you if you say anything critical of Zelenskyy or Ukrainian not doing well on the battle front. These are people who call you ai bots and Putin fanatics or even that this is all ai it does not change anything I have lived in Poland for a long time so I speak on facts not on some assumptions anyways I am not here to convince you or anyone who has emotional attachment to the Ukrainian cause I only talk on facts
The doctrine makes sense, Ukrainians interests over Polands. Poland for too long felt that it's interests are of more interests then Ukraines. Poland takes the attitude that they can suck off as much as possible out of Ukraine. Enemies for centuries which contine you on to this day
The tip of the iceberg may have melted. As for a tectonic shift, I have not seen enough evidence as yet.
It is the usual prerogative of the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary to formulate foreign policy. Theoretically, the President also has some input. But beyond that? Can a simple journalist declare a such a central shift? Is there evidence that Sikorski and his wife are no longer Ukraine Über Alles?
He's not a simple journalist, he's a veteran observer of Poland's political scene. He can therefore indeed declare that, from his experience, the policy is dead. I explained why, namely because it's now political suicide to blatantly privilege Ukraine over Poland.
And yes, there is definitely evidence that Sikorski's tone has changed: he's chided, however insincerely, Ukraine over its approach towards the Volhynia Genocide. Again, it's not significant, but it shows that even he has to watch his words nowadays.
Has anything concrete come from this, or is this strictly on the level of the symbolic, a sop to the average frustrated Tomek, Rysiek and Stasiek?
That is an honest question. I have seen nothing concrete, but maybe I am not looking hard enough.
Forgive my skepticism, but we've seen this movie a hundred times before.
Some journalist writes something concerning Ukraine that is less than the usual fawning, alt-media goes nuts "the cracks are appearing in the narrative! Even the MSM is admitting it!", some American or european functionary jerks the leash, coverage returns to the usual tongue-bath. A groveling apology may or may not be demanded.
Wash, rise, repeat.
Almost 100 years ago, Roman Dmowski wrote this prophetic text on the subject of Ukraine, and we can all see just how accurately he predicted events:
"There is no human force capable of preventing Ukraine, once severed from Russia and transformed into an independent state, from becoming a gathering place for swindlers from all over the world, who today find their own countries far too confining, capitalists and capital seekers, industrial organisers, technicians and merchants, speculators and schemers, thugs and organisers of every kind of prostitution: Germans, French, Belgians, Italians, English and Americans would be rushed to the aid of local or neighbouring Russians, Poles, Armenians, Greeks, and finally, the most numerous and most important of all, the Jews. A veritable League of Nations of its own kind would gather here…
All these elements, with the participation of the more shrewd and business-savvy Ukrainians, would form the leading class, the country’s elite. It would, however, be a peculiar elite, for surely no country could boast such a rich collection of international scoundrels.
Ukraine would become a sore on the body of Europe; and those who dream of creating a cultured, healthy and strong Ukrainian nation, maturing within its own state, would find that instead of their own state, they have an international enterprise, and instead of healthy development, a rapid advance of decay and rot.
Anyone who supposes that, given Ukraine’s geographical position and territory, the state of the Ukrainian people, their spiritual and material resources, and, finally, the role played by the Ukrainian question in today’s global economic and political situation, things could be any different – lacks even a shred of imagination.
The Ukrainian question has various advocates, both within Ukraine itself and beyond its borders. Among the latter, in particular, there are many who know full well what they are getting themselves into. There are, however, also those who envisage the resolution of this question—through Ukraine’s separation from Russia—in a very idyllic light. These naive people would be best advised to keep their hands off it.”
The Americans and their european catamites have many pressure points over poland, not least of which is the pickme desperation of poles.
The underlying mistaken belief is that Poland is an independent state capable of acting in it's own interest. Poland is a vassal of NATOstan, and is the largest recipient of EU aid. It lacks the material and industrial capacity to sustain it's own existence, and although one can deny reality, one cannot escape the consequences of that reality.
Poland–Ukraine ties are straining as Russia releases WWII files on UPA and OUN involvement in the Volhynia massacres, which Poland classifies as genocide. Zelenskyy’s recent honoring of a UPA‑linked unit angered Warsaw, adding to disputes over grain, borders, and wartime fatigue. Polish commentary now speaks of “taking back the White Eagle,” symbolizing cooling support. Historical trauma, political symbolism, and diverging narratives are reshaping a once‑close alliance.
I appreciate your willingness to comment, Abhishek, but -- and no disrespect intended -- your reply reads like it was AI-generated or -assisted.
I can usually tell very well after reading so many posts on social media with the same syntax. Please reply organically next time as I absolutely hate AI-associated replies. Thanks.
Mr Andrew I have been a journalist for the last 22 years so I need not explain anything to you but for your kind information this article appeared in Hindustan times which is a very popular Indian newspaper. Frequently I come a come across these so called Ukrainian die hard supporters which just jump on you if you say anything critical of Zelenskyy or Ukrainian not doing well on the battle front. These are people who call you ai bots and Putin fanatics or even that this is all ai it does not change anything I have lived in Poland for a long time so I speak on facts not on some assumptions anyways I am not here to convince you or anyone who has emotional attachment to the Ukrainian cause I only talk on facts
The doctrine makes sense, Ukrainians interests over Polands. Poland for too long felt that it's interests are of more interests then Ukraines. Poland takes the attitude that they can suck off as much as possible out of Ukraine. Enemies for centuries which contine you on to this day