Relations with Poland will sour further ahead of 2027 elections, analyst warns
The already fraying Ukraine–Poland relations will continue deteriorate next year, as Polish political actors will exploit the underlying grievances ahead of the country’s parliamentary elections, Vadym Denysenko, Ukrainian political analyst and former MP, told NV Radio on Aug. 17.
Ukrainian political analyst Vadym Denysenko has cautioned that relations between Ukraine and Poland will further deteriorate in the lead-up to Poland's 2027 parliamentary elections. Denysenko stated that Polish political actors will capitalize on existing grievances during this time. He expressed disappointment over the fact that they have not yet reached the peak of negative relations with Poland.
Denysenko anticipates that the Ukrainian issue will be a central topic during the upcoming elections in Poland. He compared the situation to what former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban did prior to his elections in early 2026, suggesting that it will pale in comparison to what Poland will experience next year. Around half of the Polish population hold negative views of Ukrainians, according to Denysenko.
He emphasized that patience and time are the only realistic ways to counter this sentiment. Denysenko also pointed out that the Volhynia tragedy has been transformed into a purely political tool in Poland, making the normalization of relations a long-term endeavor. He advised staying calm and handling the situation case by case for now.
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