Former Polish President Kwaśniewski Keeps Evacuation Bag, Reflects on Central Europe's Shift

Former Polish president Aleksander Kwaśniewski, who oversaw Poland's NATO and EU accession, reveals he keeps an evacuation bag at home amid current security concerns. He continues to travel to Kyiv despite air raid sirens, reflecting on how Central Europe's strategic position has deteriorated since the Cold War era. The interview underscores heightened threat perceptions among regional leaders, though it is anecdotal rather than a policy shift.