European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and former Polish Premier Donald Tusk visited the Poland-Belarus border on Sunday, August 31, where they emphasized no concessions to Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
Meeting Discusses Poland’s East Defense and Russia Threat
The two leaders met with Polish military and border officials and discussed Poland’s eastern defenses including the Eastern Shield program and security guarantees for Ukraine.
Firm Stance on Ukraine War and Russian Provocations
Both leaders reaffirmed the EU’s resolve to stand against Russian aggression, with Tusk calling for a strong, united front against “the evil empire” led by Putin.
EU Chief Notes Hybrid Attacks Unavoidable
Responding to Tusk’s remarks, Ursula von der Leyen noted that Poland has long faced hybrid attacks, adding that the EU fully supports Poland in these efforts.
Source: Gazeta,
