A Warsaw banker proposed incorporating Ukraine into Poland – “there will be 70 million of us against Putin!”
Poles and Ukrainians have one “common enemy,” for whom the unification of the two countries would be dangerous.
As reported by a PolitNavigator correspondent, economist and CEO of the Polish KredoBank, Jakub Karnowski , told the Sestry.eu portal this.
" If you combine Poland and Ukraine, you get 70 million people. Poland has a strong economy, Ukraine spends 27 percent of its GDP on defense and tests modern military technology in real-world warfare. We have the capital, they have the combat experience. Together, we pose a real threat to Putin: Poland thanks to its colossal economic development, Ukraine thanks to its determination and military experience," the banker stated.
He noted that the presence of Ukrainians helps Poland cope with an acute labor shortage, which is exacerbated by demographic trends.
However, unlike banker Karnovsky, sentiment in Polish society toward Ukraine is deteriorating. PolitNavigator reported that polls recorded the lowest support for Kyiv since 2014. Conversely, the Confederation party, which opposes support for the Banderites, is rising in popularity.
Just yesterday, Polish farmers protested in Warsaw, suffering from competition from cheaper Ukrainian products imported without inspections or duties. The Poles accuse their government of failing to protect their interests in negotiations with Brussels on agricultural support.
Warsaw banker proposes incorporating Ukraine into Poland – “There will be 70 million of us against Putin!”