{
  "id": 18540655,
  "title": "Poland Calls for Ceasefire Before Talks on Lasting Peace in Ukraine — Sikorski",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/poland-calls-for-ceasefire-before-talks-on-lasting-peace-in-ukraine",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T18:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "UATV English",
    "slug": "uatv-english",
    "url": "https://uatv.ua/en/poland-calls-for-ceasefire-before-talks-on-lasting-peace-in-ukraine-sikorski/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski emphasized that a ceasefire is a prerequisite for negotiations on sustainable peace in Ukraine, asserting that any agreements regarding the nation's future must be made with Ukraine's full consent and involvement. Sikorski stated this during a joint press conference alongside Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, following an informal gathering of the Council of the Baltic Sea States' foreign ministers.\n\nSikorski stressed that Ukraine should not be coerced into negotiating its future while Russian forces continue shelling civilians, and no decisions can be imposed on Kyiv without its approval. Similarly, European security discussions require the participation of European countries. Poland, according to Sikorski, remains a crucial partner for Ukraine and a cornerstone of NATO's eastern security.\n\nHe highlighted the upcoming \"KOALICJA 26.2\" military exercises in Poland, set to occur from November 9 to 22, involving around 2,000 Polish soldiers along with participants from 11 other Coalition of the Willing nations. These drills aim to enhance readiness to deploy forces in support of Ukraine post-conflict. Sikorski also called for stricter sanctions on Russia, particularly targeting its shadow fleet, and for additional efforts to curb funding for Russia's war efforts. He proposed leveraging frozen Russian assets to bolster Ukraine's defense and reconstruction efforts, as well as implementing stricter visa restrictions for Russian citizens. Out of 623,000 Schengen visas issued to Russians in 2025, 84% were tourist visas, compared to Poland's own issuance of just 100 to Russian nationals, mainly for humanitarian reasons.\n\nFurther, Poland plans to allocate an extra 8 million zlotys (approximately €1.8 million) to procure generators for Ukraine, aiding the country in preparing for the winter and bolstering the resilience of its energy sector.",
  "summary": "A ceasefire must come before negotiations on lasting peace in Ukraine, and no agreements concerning the country’s future can be made without its consent and participation, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has said, UATV English reports. He made the remarks after an informal meeting of the Council of the Baltic Sea States’ foreign ministers, during a joint press briefing with Ukrainian…",
  "key_points": [
    "Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski calls for ceasefire before peace talks in Ukraine.",
    "Ukraine's consent and involvement essential for future agreements, stresses Sikorski.",
    "Poland to provide 8 million zlotys for Ukrainian energy sector resilience."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}