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Polish ambassador warns of a prolonged war in Ukraine, calls for more support

With the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine approaching, Poland's ambassador to the U.S. Marek Magierowski warns of a prolonged conflict and urges the West to provide Kyiv with more support.
Marek Magierowski (right), the Polish ambassador to the U.S., speaks with <em>Morning Edition</em> host Steve Inskeep at the Polish Embassy in Washington, D.C., on Thursday.

Poland is preparing itself for a long war at its doorstep as the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine approaches.

On Feb. 24, 2022, Russian forces launched air strikes and a ground invasion against Ukraine, escalating a conflict between the two nations that dates back to 2014. And since Russia is expected to launch a new offensive, there's no end in sight.

"I'm not terribly optimistic about the

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