Politically, culturally, and mentally Poland and Poles have always been oriented towards Europe as part of the Western civilization. The Yalta Conference held in 1945 and the decisions made there resulted in Poland being placed in the Soviet Union’s sphere of influence and actually being cut off from Western Europe. In 1945–1989, despite being a member of a pact that was politically and economically hostile to Western Europe, Poland relentlessly continued its efforts to liberate itself from Soviet domination and move closer to Europe. The chapter aims to explain what Western Europe meant for Poland, which found itself in the Soviet Union’s sphere of influence. The chapter is divided into six parts. Part one explains the sources of Poles’ pro-Europeanism. Part two analyzes Poland’s so-called escape from the East and its consequences. Part three shows the origins of martial law in Poland and its consequences. Part four takes a closer look at the humanitarian aid that Poland received from Western European countries. Part five indicates the medical support to Poland. The last part briefly recalls the assistance provided to Poland by supplying printing and radio equipment.