Polish President Karol Nawrocki called for a comprehensive peace plan for Ukraine and named Donald Trump the only figure capable of forcing Russia to negotiate during a televised address.
President Nawrocki Accuses Russia of Aggression
Karol Nawrocki said there is no doubt that the Russian Federation is the aggressor and that European states, including Poland, seek lasting peace—not a peace that would allow Russia to mobilize forces and prolong the war. He added that Russia repeatedly fails to honor agreements, posing a threat to any peace that might be signed.
He warned that “there is no doubt that the only person in the world who can force Russia into peace is President Donald Trump.” He emphasized Poland’s continued strategic interest in supporting Ukraine, something he and Polish citizens have repeatedly reiterated.
Requesting a Meeting with President Zelensky
Nawrocki stated he is awaiting President Volodymyr Zelensky in Warsaw and hopes the Ukrainian leader will accept his invitation for discussion. He reiterated the importance of strong Polish support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.
Plans Must Respect International Norms
He acknowledged the preliminary assessments of the U.S. peace plan were inconclusive, but now views the talks among the United States, Ukraine, and Europe in Switzerland more favorably, noting an overall positive atmosphere and a convergence of views. Czech President Petr Pavel highlighted that the final shape of the plan remains uncertain, but it must be realistic on the battlefield and respect international norms.
He added that it is unclear how the discussions will evolve and what the final shape of the plan will be, but stressed that the plan must be realistic on the battlefield and must respect international norms and principles. He also warned that the victims of the aggression might end up punished more than the perpetrators.
European Council Pushes Forward on Ukraine Plan
European Council President Antonio Costa announced on Monday that progress was being made in talks on a peace plan for Ukraine. He spoke after an extraordinary meeting of Community states’ leaders at a summit in Angola, stressing that the European Union will continue to provide Ukraine with diplomatic, military, and economic backing.
He noted that the 28‑point American plan includes guarantees of Ukraine’s security, a reduction of the Ukrainian army to 600,000 soldiers, restoration of Ukrainian‑held territories, and an opening of a path to NATO. The plan also states that Poland would host European fighters, while the Ukrainian army would be slated for 800,000 troops.
Further points involve financial compensation to Kyiv for frozen Russian assets and security guarantees similar to NATO’s Article 5 in the event of a renewed Russian attack on Ukraine.