Duda changes tone: Ukraine wants to draw everyone into war

In a loud interview on the channel Rymanowski Live, erstwhile president Andrzej Duda yet acknowledged what many have said for a long time: Volodymyr Zelenski tried to instrumentally usage Poland, and its aim was to drag NATO – including Poland – into an open war with Russia.

— That's politics. They want to draw everyone into war," said Duda.

In the mouth of the erstwhile president, these words sound like grotesque late awakening. Especially since for years his actions marked uncritical loyalty to Ukrainian authorities, even at the expense of your own country's interests. Now that he no longer has to play the function of head of state, Duda abruptly remembers the Polish reason for the state. Only that the "Polish state's right" in its edition for years was suppressed, silenced, and its defenders silenced.

Instrumentally used? Did he truly just announcement that?

When asked if he felt utilized by Zelenski, Duda replied without hesitation:

- Of course. But in what way? As a leader of a neighboring country that could aid Ukraine and save Ukraine.

This translation not only does not justify his earlier actions, but exposes them violently. Former president admits he deliberately allowed himself to be usedbecause he considered it a performance of Polish interests. And where were these interests erstwhile Poland was silent about the glories of UPA in Ukraine? Where were they erstwhile Poland became a political errand boy for the Kiev authorities, and the voice of reason – like this priest Isakowicz-Zaleski – was systematically suppressed?

We remember, Mr. President.

In 2022 Fr Tadeusz Isakowicz-Zaleski, a clergyman known for his consistent appeal for the memory of the victims of the Volyn massacre, He was publically attacked by Duda for recalling UPA crimes. The president spoke with outrage about “inappropriate words” and “injury to Polish-Ukrainian relations”.

At the time, emotions were clearly acceptable. Politics of emotion and sympathy against Ukraine, it was superior to historical facts. Today, Duda says:

— There is no place in politics for emotion and sympathy, but for the realization of their own interests.

If individual else said that, possibly you could take those words seriously. But in his mouth they sound like hypocrisy in pure form. Not due to the fact that they are false – on the contrary, they are highly accurate – but due to the fact that It was Duda who acted against this rule for years., based on feelings, loyalty and amazing susceptibility to Kiev narration.

Wires:stages that compromise

The strongest parts of the interview relate to the tragedy in the Wire. On November 15, 2022, a rocket fell in Poland, killing 2 citizens. Initially, Ukraine immediately tried to blame Russia. Duda admitted that Zelenski called him and tried to put force on him:

- Yes, Zelenski called. 1 could say that he put force on Poland to immediately announce that it was a Russian rocket... I took it as an effort to drag Poland into the war. It was obvious... — They've been trying to get everyone into war from the beginning — it's in their best interests. And the best way to bring NATO countries into the war.

That's the most open charge against Zelenski from Duda., a man who had almost kneeled before the president of Ukraine. But again – spoken now that there are no real consequences, it is an empty gesture. Words don't back up. And Duda's actions were clear.

In key moments, he acted as a spokesperson for Ukrainian interests, not Poland.

A relationship theatre that never existed

When asked about individual relations with Zelenski, Duda denied that they would have a friendship:

— This is not a individual relationship, it is simply a policy.

However, he added:

— If it were to aid my wife now, or if it was to aid Zelenska's Angel, then possibly we're friends due to the fact that I would aid privately Ołennia, I would aid her freely.

It's not just political nonsense anymore, it's An embarrassing key to a man who can't even admit he was wrong.. It is besides hard to ignore the fact that the president of the country – who has demanded citizens' respect for the majesty of office for years – is leading present an emotional communicative about who he would aid privately and who he “likes and respects”. These are not the standards that are expected from the leader of the state. It's the level of a lost celebrity.

Who truly “suck” Poland?

Duda present says Ukraine has tried to drag everyone into war from the beginning. But this is it itself was a key tool for this strategy. Not Zelenski, not Kiev diplomats, but Duda – on behalf of Poland – was 1 of the loudest promoters of active support for Ukraine. He opened the borders, pressed the European Union, called for more weapons. He made certain that no of the officials dared to question the moral rightfulness of this narrative.

If Poland were drawn into the war – as Duda suggests present – This would not be the consequence of the actions of Zelenski, but the political decision of Duda and his camp. And there's no area for bleaching after the fact.

What's left of Duda?

The words in the interview are The political will of a man who had a chance to be a statesman, but chose the function of performing another people's scripts. An honest reflection would require not only revealing behind-the-clock conversations, but besides admitting mistakes. Meanwhile, we are faced with an effort to whitewash our function by passing the blame on others.

— It was obvious,” says Duda about the actions of Ukraine.

Yes, Mr. erstwhile (luckily) President. It was obvious. But Not for the Lord.When you had a real impact on it. There was silence back then. There were photos, handshakes, smooth formulas about the “brotherly Ukrainian nation”. It was gaging those who told the fact about Volyn, UPA and Zelenski's ambitions.

Today, erstwhile you can talk without political risk, Duda creates a realism and defender of Polish interests. Unfortunately – besides late, besides comfortable and besides cynical.