The Foreign Affairs Interview Poland’s View From the Frontline of Europe
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Sep 25, 2025 Radek Sikorski, Poland's foreign minister and a seasoned commentator on European security, discusses the recent drone incursions by Russia as a test of NATO's resilience. He emphasizes Poland's defense spending increases, critiques Europe's past trade concessions under US pressure, and assesses the implications of Trump's remarks on Polish security. Sikorski argues for effective humanitarian migration policies and reflects on how the ongoing war in Ukraine shapes global perceptions, while also addressing the role of China in bolstering Russia.
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Deliberate Drone Provocation
- Radek Sikorski calls the drone incursion a deliberate Russian provocation tracked from launch and composed of unarmed, long-range drones.
- He says it was a seven-hour assault meant to test NATO's public, command systems, and allied solidarity.
Build Cost-Effective Air Defenses
- Sikorski urges cheaper, specialized defenses against drones instead of using F-35s for every interception.
- He recommends more combat helicopters with Gatling guns and turboprops armed for persistent air defense.
Allied Rally After The Test
- Sikorski views allied response to the incursion as a net success: Article 4 was invoked and allies rallied with extra air assets.
- He frames the event as another disappointment for Putin because it increased allied resolve.