Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed a trip to Poland, thanked the country for support, and said the visit was proposed by Polish officials on Friday, December 19.
Zelensky Confirms Polish Visit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced he will travel to Poland and called the neighboring relationship highly important.
Polish Proposal for December 19 Trip
Zelensky said the Polish side had suggested the visit on Friday, December 19, and that postponing it would not be an option.
Zelensky’s Willingness to Meet Polish President
He stated: “If the president of Poland, officially or unofficially, invites me and sets a date, I will certainly visit.”
Reaction From Polish Official
Polish diplomat Marcin Przydacz welcomed the emphasis on mutual respect, saying they are working on the leaders’ meeting date in Warsaw and that diplomatic relations remain open and active.
Sikorski Comments on Etiquette
Polish foreign minister Radosław Sikorski said a persistent demand for apologies and tribute while the host country is fighting for its life was unpleasant, but he noted that the crown should not fall from the head if Zelensky visited Warsaw. He stressed diplomatic norms that a younger president visits an older one, but war has its own rules.
