Polish President Karol Nawrocki stated that Poland should begin developing nuclear defenses in response to the growing threat from Moscow. In an interview with Polsat Television, Nawrocki described himself as “a great supporter of Poland joining the nuclear project” and stressed that the country’s security strategy should be based on nuclear potential.
“This path, while respecting all international regulations, is the path we should take. We must work towards this goal so that we can begin the work. Poland is right on the border of an armed conflict, and Russia’s aggressive, imperial attitude toward our country is well known,” Nawrocki said.
His remarks come amid a broader debate in Europe about developing national nuclear capabilities due to growing threats from Moscow and erosion of trust in the United States. Latvia’s Prime Minister Evika Siliņa recently noted that “nuclear deterrence can give us new opportunities,” while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed ongoing talks with France regarding a European deterrent.
When asked about Russia’s potential reaction to a Polish nuclear program, Nawrocki said: “Russia can react aggressively to anything,” underscoring the strategic necessity of Poland’s nuclear ambitions.
