Polish President Andrzej Duda’s ally Karol Nawrocki spoke in Warsaw on Wednesday about a Ukraine peace plan, stressing Russia’s aggression and citing President Trump as the only world leader who could force a resolution.
Karol Nawrocki Criticizes Russian Aggression and Calls for a Lasting Peace
Karol Nawrocki said Russia is the clear aggressor and that European and Polish interests are in a permanent peace that does not allow Russia to mobilize its assets or wage a prolonged war. He warned that Russia does not honor agreements, posing a threat to any peace treaty.
Nawrocki added that the only leader able to compel Russia to peace is U.S. President Donald Trump and reiterated Poland’s strategic commitment to support Ukraine, noting he awaits President Zelensky’s visit to Warsaw and hopes he will accept the invitation.
Trump Cited as the Only Force to Compel Russia to Peace
Nawrocki declared that “there is no doubt that the only person in the world who can force the Russian Federation into peace is President Trump.”
Plan Must Respect International Norms — View from the Czech Republic
Czech President Petr Pavel, after preliminary assessments of the U.S. plan, expressed a more positive view of the talks between the United States, Ukraine, and Europe, noting the plan must be realistic on the battlefield and also respect international norms. He added that the victim of aggression may ultimately be punished more than the perpetrator.
EU President Costa Announces Progress on Ukraine Peace Plan
EU Council President Antonio Costa informed that talks on a Ukraine peace plan have advanced during a special meeting in Luanda. He pledged that the European Union will continue to provide diplomatic, military, and economic support to President Zelensky.
The U.S. 28‑point plan includes security guarantees for Ukraine, a reduction of Ukraine’s army to 600,000 soldiers, restoration of territories occupied by Russia, and a path toward NATO membership. The plan also proposes putting on standby European and U.S. fighters in Poland and offering financial compensation for frozen Russian assets until released.
