“Likely it is Poland’s fault, more than anyone else,” former U.S. Ambassador Georgette Mosbacher said, criticizing the absence of Karol Nawrocki from Washington. She added that she was disappointed.
Mosbacher Criticizes Nawrocki’s Cabinet: “I Was Disappointed”
On Monday, August 18, President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders in Washington. The European delegation lacked a Polish representative. Mosbacher, speaking on Polsat News, expressed her disappointment at the absence of Karol Nawrocki, stating that it was “likely Poland’s fault, more than anyone else.” The newly inaugurated president’s administration is still finding its footing; the delegation had been awaiting an invitation to the White House, much like President Zelensky did. Mosbacher said she hopes the new Polish president feels confident and understands that Poland plays a vital role in the war.
Former U.S. Ambassador Talks About Poland-USA Relations: “A Key Ally”
Despite Nawrocki’s presidency lasting only weeks, he already has a scheduled meeting with President Trump, indicating strong ties between Warsaw and Washington. Mosbacher noted that Trump’s support of Nawrocki during his campaign and their swift meeting illustrate Poland’s importance as an ally of the United States. She predicts that Poland will amplify its role in the coming months, even at the expense of other European nations.
Trump‑Zelensky Meeting: Preparations for Talks with Putin Continue
President Trump announced he has begun preparations for a meeting between President Zelensky and Russian leader Vladimir Putin. This development marked the main outcome of the Monday talks. Trump added that he discussed the plan with the Russian dictator during a phone call while negotiating with European leaders in the White House. Zelensky, at a later press conference, said Russia proposed a bilateral meeting with Ukraine followed by a trilateral conversation with the U.S. and Ukraine. He emphasized that Ukraine remains steadfast in its pursuit of peace through close cooperation with partners.
Macron in Washington: It Is the Only Way
During a joint meeting in the Oval Office, French President Emmanuel Macron asserted that everyone at the table seeks peace. They have worked hard for years to achieve lasting agreement, and he believes trilateral talks can bring benefits. This is the only path forward. The discussion also covered Ukraine’s purchase of U.S. weapons worth 90 billion dollars funded by European Union funds, as well as the production of drones in Ukraine, some of which would be bought by the United States.
