Prime Minister Donald Tusk met today in Warsaw with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Earlier, during the European Council, EU leaders decided to grant Ukraine a loan of EUR 90 billion. "I am convinced that Ukraine is now in a stronger position vis-à-vis Russia. With us, you have stronger cards,” Prime Minister Donald Tusk said during the meeting. Thanks to these funds, Ukraine will be able to continue fighting in defence of its independence. This will also strengthen its position vis-à-vis Russia. The head of the Polish government stressed that the shared interest of both proud nations is an independent Poland, an independent Ukraine, and a safe Europe.

"We have a simple choice: either money today, or blood tomorrow. I'm not talking about Ukraine; I'm talking about Europe. All European leaders must finally rise to the occasion,” Prime Minister Donald Tusk said ahead of the European Council meeting devoted to financial support for Ukraine. EU leaders must decide on the use of frozen Russian assets, which are crucial to strengthening Kyiv's defence capabilities. "This is necessary because preserving Ukraine's independence moves the risk of war away from Poland's borders,” the head of government explained. During the Brussels summit, EU leaders are trying to find a response to objections, including those raised by Belgium, which holds a significant share of the frozen Russian assets.

"Europe has finally understood that the eastern border, and its protection, is our shared responsibility. It is not merely a national obligation of Poland, Finland or Lithuania. It is a common European task and a common European responsibility,” Prime Minister Donald Tusk said during the Eastern Flank Summit in Helsinki, the first meeting in this format. It is the response of countries in our region to the growing threat from the East. State leaders and heads of government signed today the Joint Declaration of the Eastern Flank Summit. In addition, Poland accepted a proposal to co-chair the work of the Eastern Flank Group together with Finland.

"The only chance to persuade Russia to enter serious talks on ending the war, or at least on a ceasefire, is to unite the entire West,” Prime Minister Donald Tusk said after the meeting in Berlin, where there was a clear convergence of positions among European leaders, the United States and Ukraine regarding a peace plan. In addition to European leaders, the meeting was attended by the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

"This year may prove decisive for our security and must become a year of full solidarity among Polish women and men, as well as among politicians, around the issue of security. When it comes to security, there is only one party - Poland,” said Prime Minister Donald Tusk in his address during the first "Science for Business” Congress. The head of government appealed to the Polish political class to refrain in the coming year from quarrels and political skirmishes. He reminded that Poland will be safe only if all of us, without exception, serve the security of our state. Recent events involving acts of sabotage on the railways, the hybrid war conducted by Russia, and the armed conflict in Ukraine show how important unity should be for all Poles. In this context, science and business must also act hand in hand, because modern conflicts are decided not only on the battlefield, but also in cyberspace and in outer space.

Prime Minister Donald Tusk presented to the Sejm information on the acts of sabotage that have recently occurred on the Warsaw-Lublin railway line. "The intensive work of the security services, the police and the prosecutor's office has made it possible to identify those responsible. They are two Ukrainian citizens, including one from Donbas, cooperating with the Russian services,” the head of government reported. The case concerns two confirmed acts of sabotage in the locality of Mika and in the vicinity of Puławy. "From the point of view of state security, this is perhaps the most serious situation since the outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian war,” assessed the Prime Minister. At the same time, he appealed not to stir up anti-Ukrainian sentiment, as this is in Moscow's interest. The Prime Minister also announced the introduction of the third-level "Charlie” alert on certain railway lines.

Prime Minister Donald Tusk paid a visit to the construction site of KGHM's new mining shaft in Retków. The investment will help the Polish company maintain its copper production levels over the coming decades. It will also create new jobs and give a boost to the local economy. "Copper is an absolutely strategic raw material. Our security will depend on its extraction,” the Prime Minister said. Poland has the largest copper deposits in Europe and is among the leading producers of this raw material in the world.

"Patriotism is never one Pole against another Pole. Patriotism is always a Pole together with a Pole. We differ, we argue, and there is nothing wrong with that. Diversity is, and can in the future be, a source of our strength, but these differences and disputes must not breed hatred, contempt or violence,” said Prime Minister Donald Tusk during the National Independence Day celebrations in Gdańsk. Today, in numerous parades, marches and rallies across the country, thousands of our compatriots celebrate together - with joy, pride and gratitude to those who won freedom more than one hundred years ago. The white-and-red colours bring people together in a shared experience of national pride and remind us of the strength we have when we are able to remain united.

"Poland's point of view is becoming increasingly widespread. During the discussion on ETS2, everyone agreed to the Polish proposal to subject it to a review,” said Prime Minister Donald Tusk during Thursday's European Council summit in Brussels. After many hours of intensive talks, Poland secured a real possibility to introduce changes to the EU's ETS2 scheme - a mechanism which, in its current form, could raise the cost of living for millions of citizens. The Polish government also worked to change the approach to ambitious emission-reduction targets, opposing a 90 per cent limit by 2040.

"Every day, in every place on Earth, there is a dispute over the foundations of our civilisation and democracy. We will all lose if we push this out of our consciousness,” said Prime Minister Donald Tusk in his address at the European Forum for New Ideas. The war in Ukraine is not merely a conflict over borders. Europe must regain the capacity to act on its own, rebuild its defence and industrial capabilities, and reset its hierarchy of priorities. Security cannot be sacrificed in the name of even the noblest ideas if it leads to a loss of independence and economic strength. Thanks to solidarity and determination, Poland can be a symbol of hope for the whole of Europe. We are on the right path to becoming "the best place to live on Earth”.