Melinda Simmons, the fresh UK Ambassador to Poland, gave the first interview for Polish media – “Super Express” and the Defence Portal.
The interview was held in"Garda" program – Defence Portal video format, which includes extended analytical interviews with politicians, experts, military and defence manufacture representatives on key safety issues, modernisation of armed forces and geopolitics. The conversation was led by Jan Zlotorovich. Release Date Saturday 8 November at 6 p.m.on the news and Portal channels on YouTube, and the shortcut will appear in the Monday issue of the printed “Super Express” (10 November 2025).
In an exclusive interview by Melinda Simmson She referred to Ukraine's determination to fight Russia and stressed that triumph depended on the consistent support of allies. The Ambassador besides stressed the request to strengthen European defence capabilities, make Polish-British cooperation and the request to respond to a broad spectrum of Russian hybrid activities. She besides pointed out that the unity of the West remains crucial, and that peace must come from the decision of Ukraine itself.
"The support of Ukraine must cover not only the military aspect, but besides reconstruction. An example is the joint initiative of Poland and large Britain in the construction of housing for refugees, including in Lviv. Aid after the war is frequently more hard and complex," the ambassador said.
Dame Melinda Simmonsis an experienced British diplomat and state authoritative with extended experience in global development, conflict resolution and national security. She assumed the function of Ambassador of large Britain to Poland in September 2025, after serving earlier as Ambassador to Ukraine from 2019 to 2023. Prior to her journey to the facilities, she directed work in conflict, stabilisation and improvement assistance areas in the UK administration. She has previously besides worked on programmes to combat force against women and projects supporting social reconstruction in crisis zones. She was born in London to a household of Polish, Lithuanian and Ukrainian roots, which she repeatedly emphasized in public speeches.
photo. Piotr Grzybowski / “Super Express”
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