Polish politician warns Ukraine could demand territory

Paweł Kukiz, a member of the presidential council for constitutional affairs and a political ally of Jarosław Kaczyński, has voiced controversial opinions on Polish-Ukrainian relations. Kukiz suggested that Poland's "unconditional aid" to Ukraine, coupled with historical education for young Ukrainians, might eventually lead to Ukraine making territorial demands on Poland, specifically mentioning Jasionka, Rzeszów, and Chełm.

Published on July 17, 2026, Kukiz's remarks are presented as an example of the divisive rhetoric expected during an upcoming, fiercely contested election campaign in Poland. The article implies that these sentiments are being fed into "right-wing minds" and suggests that Kukiz's statement might not be the most extreme one concerning Polish-Ukrainian relations that will emerge from politicians vying for power.

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Our unconditional aid combined with the historical policy and education of young Ukrainians (...) may lead to the fact that Ukraine, battle-hardened and demoralized by this war, will at some point have no scruples about demanding, for example, Jasionka from Rzeszów or Chełm.

The author of the piece, writing for Rzeczpospolita, frames Kukiz's comments as a way to "rationalize one's own hatred" and expresses concern that such inflammatory rhetoric will continue. The article highlights the tension between offering support to Ukraine and the potential for historical grievances to be exploited for political gain.

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Such wisdom is being fed into right-wing minds by a member of the presidential council for constitutional affairs and one of Jarosław Kaczyński's coalition partners.