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The annual address by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Sejm, traditionally dedicated to the priorities of Polish foreign policy, transformed in 2026 into a field of intense ideological confrontation. Radosław Sikorski, painting a picture of contemporary threats, stated that the outcome of Russian aggression against Ukraine would be the foundation of a new world order. The minister did not shy away from drastic comparisons, suggesting that a potential large-scale conflict could bring destruction comparable to that experienced by the generations of our grandparents. A key element of the address was the defense of strong European integration as the only effective bulwark against Kremlin imperialism. This rhetoric met with an immediate and vehement response from Law and Justice politicians. Jarosław Kaczyński and Mateusz Morawiecki accused Donald Tusk's government of "hypocrisy" and implementing projects harmful to state sovereignty. Morawiecki called for greater assertiveness within EU structures, arguing that Poland should "push its weight around" instead of adopting a submissive posture towards Brussels. Exposé Sikorski's speech also sparked controversy in the context of relations with Washington. The minister's words that Poland cannot be a "sucker" towards the USA, although intended to emphasize the partnership nature of the alliance, were interpreted by the opposition as an attack on the country's strategic security. Jacek Czaputowicz, a former head of the MFA, assessed that the current ruling team exhibits an inferiority complex towards America, which paradoxically weakens our negotiating position. Relations between the government and the president in Poland are based on constitutional cooperation in the area of foreign policy, which under conditions of cohabitation often leads to disputes over competences and the direction of diplomacy. Parallel to the parliamentary debate, a fierce dispute is ongoing over the SAFE program. Minister Sikorski openly criticized President Karol Nawrocki's hesitation on this matter, suggesting that the president is yielding to party instructions from PiS instead of caring for the state's interest. Meanwhile, President Nawrocki continues his international activity, visiting Latvia, which his supporters present as proof of real alliance-building within NATO's eastern flank.