Poland's President: Only Trump Can Thwart Putin's Threats

Wed Jan 14 2026 15:01:40 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Polish President Karol Nawrocki claims that Donald Trump is the only leader capable of stopping Vladimir Putin and saving Europe amid the ongoing tensions over Ukraine.

In a recent BBC interview, Polish President Karol Nawrocki emphasized that Donald Trump is the only world leader who can effectively counter Russian President Vladimir Putin's threats to Europe. He stated that Europe should rally behind Trump's efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, highlighting the pressing security challenges Poland faces from Russia. Nawrocki praised the cooperation between the UK and Poland, especially regarding military support, while criticizing European leaders for focusing on less critical matters.

Donald Trump is the only world leader capable of stopping Vladimir Putin from threatening Europe, according to Poland's President Karol Nawrocki.

In an interview with Radio 4's Today programme, he stated that the Russian leader was not to be trusted, urging Europe to support Trump in his efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

Nawrocki reiterated his support for Trump, explaining that with Putin's Russia threatening both Poland and other central and eastern European nations, only Trump could solve this problem.

Nawrocki referenced last September's mass incursion of Russian drones, calling it an extraordinary situation that tested Poland's defenses and NATO's solidarity.

He expressed gratitude towards Britain for sending RAF Typhoon jets to help secure Poland's borders and noted that the country has been in a hybrid war with Russia since 2021.

The Polish President also suggested European leaders should prioritize security and defense over ideological issues and expressed appreciation for the close ties between Poland and the UK.