Jacek Siewiera, head of Poland’s National Security Bureau, has dismissed the idea of NATO deploying troops in Ukraine, calling it “not relevant” at this time.
When asked if NATO forces should assist Ukraine directly, Siewiera replied, “Not now,” emphasizing the alliance’s defensive nature. “NATO is a defensive alliance. This is its fundamental strategy, doctrine, and guarantee of functioning… At this stage, I believe it would be the wrong decision,” he stated.
Instead, Siewiera stressed the importance of supporting Ukraine through other means, including sanctions enforcement and economic measures against Russia. “We must ensure the enforcement of sanctions—cutting off sanction evasion chains, negotiating with China regarding supplies to Russia… Russia should not earn a single dollar from energy exports, and the matter of frozen assets remains open,” he added.
The remarks come amid renewed European discussions about the possibility of deploying Western troops to Ukraine, as reported by French newspaper Le Monde.
French President Emmanuel Macron floated the idea earlier this year, suggesting that Western allies should keep all options on the table to deter Moscow. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot recently reiterated France’s openness to considering such measures, while UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy confirmed that London is not currently planning to send troops to Ukraine.
