President Andrzej Duda of Poland, in his final weeks of office, remains a steadfast admirer of US President Donald Trump. Despite Trump’s term being marked by many controversies, Duda’s confidence in Trump’s capabilities, especially concerning Ukraine, remains unwavering. During an interview with Sky News, Duda defended Trump’s economic policies, arguing that they reflect his business background now applied to politics. He trusts Trump’s approach to negotiating with challenging leaders like Vladimir Putin and credits Trump for thwarting Russia’s energy ambitions, as seen with the stalled Nord Stream 2 pipeline project.

Duda emphasizes that should anyone be able to end Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, it would likely be Trump, though he expressed caution regarding the necessity of a fair and enduring peace, highlighting the geographical and political sensitivities for Europe. His stance underlines Poland’s fuel investment in its military, the highest among NATO countries, representing 4.7% of its GDP for 2025. However, Duda acknowledges potential lessons from current strains in Canada-US relations due to Trump’s economic policies, insisting that security remains Poland’s paramount concern, irrespective of transatlantic trading agreements’ complexities. Despite this, Duda remains hopeful for an enhanced American military presence in Poland, even mentioning the idea of a “Fort Trump” base.

This approach reflects a deep-seated alignment with Trump’s agenda, particularly on security matters, while POLAND looks forward to a new presidency in May. Duda’s tenure, marked by a significant investment in defense and a singular focus on security, highlights the complexities of balancing diplomatic ties with strategic autonomy in the shadow of Trump’s presidency.

Source: https://news.sky.com/story/president-duda-says-trump-best-chance-for-ukraine-peace-and-urges-allies-to-stay-calm-over-tariffs-shock-therapy-13346892