Polish president: Ukraine should become part of Latin civilization

Polish President Karol Nawrocki believes that although talks about Ukraine’s accession to the European Union or NATO are premature, in the future the country will inevitably become part of “Latin civilization.” He noted that this refers specifically to cultural, not political, characteristics. Nawrocki made this statement on Lithuanian radio station LRT.

“I am convinced that Ukraine should become part of civilization — Western or Latin, if we are talking about certain cultural characteristics. But today, discussions about Ukraine’s membership in the EU are premature,” — said the Polish president.

On September 6, 2025, the Roman Catholic Metropolis of Lviv celebrated its 650th anniversary. In connection with the celebrations, festive religious events were held in the Latin Cathedral of Lviv, in which, among others, representatives of the OCU took part.