WARSAW – Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called on European leaders to resist any form of “capitulation” to Russia regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine, ahead of a virtual meeting of EU leaders set to discuss the conflict. Tusk’s remarks came in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent diplomatic overtures to Moscow.
“We cannot agree to Ukraine’s capitulation to Russia’s, however we call it, impudent demands, including territorial ones,” Tusk stated in a video posted on X. His comments underscore growing concerns within Europe over the potential consequences of Trump’s push for a swift ceasefire with Russia.
During the upcoming EU Council meeting, national leaders will receive a briefing from French President Emmanuel Macron, who recently met with Trump in Washington. The meeting between Macron and Trump highlighted stark differences in their approach to the Ukraine conflict, revealing a widening divide between the U.S. and Europe over Trump’s desire for a rapid peace agreement.
“We all hope for a quick end to the war, and Europe wants to have the most unambiguous position possible,” Tusk emphasized, stressing the need for European unity in supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty.
Tusk also noted that while Poland would not deploy troops for any potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, it remains committed to providing substantial logistical assistance “even on a larger scale, if there is such a need.”
As diplomatic tensions rise, Tusk’s remarks reflect Poland’s firm stance against any settlement perceived as yielding to Russian territorial claims, reinforcing its continued support for Ukraine amidst the evolving geopolitical landscape.