
Who is Nawrocki, Poland's new president, and what could his narrow victory mean for Polish-Ukrainian relations?
In a closely contested presidential runoff, conservative historian Karol Nawrocki has been declared the winner of Poland's 2025 presidential election, securing 50.89% of the vote against liberal Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski's 49.11%.
The result marks a significant shift in Polish politics, with consequences for both the domestic and international landscape — particularly in dealings with neighboring Ukraine, fighting off Russia's full-scale invasion.
Divided country
Late on June 1, Trzasko