Prime Minister Donald Tusk warns that as Russia\u2019s battlefield situation worsens, the risk of aggression against neighboring European states increases, though he maintains Poland remains prepared for potential provocations.<\/p>\n
Following the EU summit in Brussels, Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated there are no indications that Russia is prepared for negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. He emphasized that the consensus among European leaders is that Western support for Kyiv is effective and that Russia is currently not winning the conflict.<\/p>\n
Tusk noted that European capitals viewed recent drone attacks on Moscow with general acknowledgment. He warned that Moscow’s mounting difficulties on the front line are likely to heighten the risk of hostile actions directed at Russia’s European neighbors.<\/p>\n
Tusk asserted that discussing who should represent the EU in potential negotiations is currently pointless given the Kremlin’s lack of interest. However, he stressed that if talks were to occur, European Council President Antonio Costa should lead them, as per established treaty procedures.<\/p>\n
Regarding diplomatic outreach, Tusk revealed that an official from Costa’s team established contact with the Kremlin. The Prime Minister clarified this was not a negotiation, but an attempt to maintain a communication channel for potential future peace efforts, a move that sparked some surprise among EU leaders.<\/p>\n
Tusk declared that Poland will not accept scenarios where individual nations like France, Germany, or the UK represent the EU in Ukraine-related matters. He insisted that no group of countries can usurp the role of EU institutions or make decisions behind the backs of other member states.<\/p>\n
He underlined that Poland refuses to respect any agreements regarding a ceasefire or peace that are reached without its participation. Any such developments would directly affect Polish national interests, and therefore, Warsaw must be at the table.<\/p>\n
Discussing the 21st package of sanctions, Tusk noted a shift in atmosphere following the arrival of new Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar, who replaced Viktor Orb\u00e1n. He observed that there is no longer any push at the table to urge concessions from Putin, and Hungary has agreed to extend economic sanctions to 12-month cycles.<\/p>\n
During debates on the new EU budget, Tusk successfully countered calls for spending cuts from Germany\u2019s Friedrich Merz. He highlighted a strong coalition supporting cohesion and agricultural policies, noting that Italy and other nations joined Poland in successfully defending these budget priorities.<\/p>\n
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