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Nearly Half Of Poles Now Want To Stop Arming Ukraine
The views of Poles towards Ukraine have drastically changed since the start of their dispute, which was sparked by Zelensky's glorification of the Volhynia Genocide's OUN-UPA culprits. A survey by Rzeczpospolita found that 45.2% of Poles now want to stop arming Ukraine, with the majority being from the opposition. The opposition includes conservative and libertarian-nationalist groups, which could form a coalition government after the next Sejm elections in 2027. Krzysztof Bosak, a co-leader of the populist Confederation, has reaffirmed his party's policy of supporting conditional aid to Ukraine that advances Polish interests. The Confederation's popularity has grown rapidly, likely due to the public realizing that the party was right about Ukraine amidst the country's spiraling dispute. The conservative Law & Justice opposition's prime ministerial candidate has called on the EU to stop funding Ukrainian arms until it enters the path of pro-human values. The combination of these factors could lead to more PiS supporters flocking towards Confederation, potentially turning the party into the senior partner in any coalition formed after the 2027 elections. This could lead to serious changes in Polish foreign policy, with Poles' shifting views towards Ukraine being the reason. The Polish government has given Ukraine around €3.4 billion worth of military equipment from 2022-2023, and the National Security Bureau has disclosed that Poland's aid to Ukraine totaled 4.91% of its GDP by 2025. The shift in public opinion and potential changes in government could lead to a reevaluation of Poland's relationship with Ukraine and its provision of aid to the country.