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Radosław Sikorski in the USA: transatlantic alliance, security, and sanctions against Russia

Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs Radosław Sikorski is on an official visit to the United States from February 21-25, 2025. During meetings in Washington and New York, key topics concerning Polish-American relations, international security, and support for Ukraine were discussed.

Radosław Sikorski and an American official stand smiling between Polish and US flags
fot. Sebastian Indra / MSZ

In brief

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski paid an official visit to the United States from 21 to 25 February 2025, with talks in Washington and New York. Minister Radosław Sikorski's meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio covered military and financial support for Ukraine, maintaining sanctions against Russia and using frozen Russian assets for the reconstruction of Ukraine. Minister Radosław Sikorski also spoke with Kevin Hassett and Michael Waltz and attended the CPAC conference. Minister Radosław Sikorski was scheduled to address the UN General Assembly on behalf of the European Union on 24 February, the third anniversary of the Russian aggression.

Meeting with the U.S. Secretary of State

As part of the visit, Minister Sikorski met in Washington with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The discussions focused on the current situation in Ukraine and the possibilities of further military and financial support for the embattled country. The necessity of maintaining effective sanctions against Russia and utilizing frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's reconstruction was also emphasized.

Another crucial aspect of the meeting was transatlantic relations, including military and energy cooperation. Minister Sikorski underscored the strategic importance of the Polish-American alliance and pointed to prospects for its further development.

Talks with key U.S. administration advisors

During his visit to Washington, Minister Sikorski also held meetings with Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, and Michael Waltz, national security advisor to President Donald Trump. Topics included international security, the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East, and the development of economic cooperation.

Presence at expert forums and CPAC

Minister Sikorski participated in meetings with representatives of leading American think tanks such as CEPA, CSIS, Atlantic Council, Hudson Institute, and the American Enterprise Institute. Additionally, he attended the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), one of the most significant events in the U.S. conservative community.

At the conference, he visited the United Against Nuclear Iran booth, where a downed Iranian Shahed 136 drone, shot down by Ukraine, was displayed. The Polish government, in collaboration with Ukraine, was involved in the operation to transport the drone to the U.S.

Speech at the UN forum

On February 24, marking the third anniversary of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, Minister Sikorski will participate in the special emergency session of the UN General Assembly and a UN Security Council briefing.

At the request of high representative of the EU for foreign affairs and security policy, Kaja Kallas, he will deliver a speech on behalf of the entire European Union. In New York, he will also meet with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and representatives of Polish professional communities.

Minister Radosław Sikorski’s visit to the U.S. represents a significant step in strengthening the transatlantic alliance and enhancing cooperation in security and sanctions policy against Russia.

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Source: Gazeta Morska · Compiled by: Kamil Kusier

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