Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy obtained Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk within the Ukrainian metropolis of Lviv on Tuesday. Tusk expressed his nation’s agency assist for Ukraine as Warsaw prepares to take over the presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk reaffirmed Warsaw’s dedication to supporting Ukraine because it continues to repel the Russian invasion. The Polish prime minister made a shock go to to the Ukrainian metropolis of Lviv on Tuesday, the place he met with President Zelensky.
Tusk assured Zelensky that Poland is a companion Kiev can depend on. “Our story is each difficult and exquisite. There have been many positives and negatives in our relationships, however that is the story of countries who, within the face of difficulties, demonstrated their understanding of the essential historic second, marked by the invasion of Russia,” Tusk mentioned at a press convention joint after his assembly with the Ukrainian president.
“Poland’s assist to Ukraine and Ukraine’s wrestle. This is a superb factor that has arisen amongst our folks,” the prime minister famous.
Tusk additionally expressed to Zelenskyy Warsaw his willingness and dedication to assist Ukraine strengthen its defenses. The Polish prime minister says his nation is able to assist Ukraine’s dream of changing into a full member of the European Union.
Poland will take over the presidency of the European Union for six months from 1 January. Tusk says Poland will act on behalf of Ukraine’s aspirations to hitch the bloc: “the Polish presidency additionally means accelerating and making accession talks extra reasonable.” He additionally mentioned they’d do every part they may “to make the prospect of Ukraine becoming a member of NATO ever extra actual,” however acknowledged that it could take time and face challenges.
Tusk additionally introduced {that a} new border crossing with Ukraine will quickly be opened, in addition to a brand new navy assist package deal for Kiev.
Zelensky expressed his gratitude to Poland for its assist throughout almost three years of conflict with Russia. The Ukrainian chief additionally expressed his nation’s appreciation for Warsaw’s commitments to facilitate the prospects of NATO membership.
“I’m grateful to Poland for supporting our want to turn into a full member of NATO, to obtain an invite to the Alliance as quickly as attainable. Poland understands how vital it’s in our a part of Europe that safety is really assured and that there isn’t any geopolitical uncertainty,” Zelensky mentioned at a joint press convention after the 2 met.
Tusk had already mentioned on December 10 that his nation is able to begin peace talks to finish the preventing in Ukraine when it takes over the EU presidency.
Responding to Tusk’s earlier remarks, Zelensky confused that everlasting peace is extra vital than a easy pause in hostilities. He went on to state that this may solely be achieved by means of the unity of all companions and on robust and shared positions and values.
