Polish Secretary of State for European Affairs Ignacy Niemczycki expresses hope for US involvement in peace talks with Russia, emphasizing Ukraine's efforts to end the war despite Russian aggression. He highlights concerns over Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure amid harsh winter conditions. Niemczycki believes negotiations should pressure Russia and discusses the challenges of Ukraine's EU membership timeline. He also comments on Iran's designation of European armies as terrorist groups, viewing it as a signal against the Iranian regime's actions.