The European Commission has approved Poland's request for the disbursement of funds from the SAFE programme for defence investments. "This is a watershed moment. SAFE was in part conceived and initiated by Poland. From the very first day of our government, we did everything to ensure that NATO's eastern border became an important task for all of Europe,” Prime Minister Donald Tusk said ahead of a meeting of the Council of Ministers. Poland, as the largest beneficiary, will receive nearly PLN 200 billion, with as much as 80 percent going to Polish companies. These funds will stimulate the Polish economy. Today, the government adopted the assumptions of Poland's foreign policy for the coming year, focusing on relations with allies and with states that pose a threat to Poland's security.

"Trust, not coercion, was the key to the entire Transatlantic Community, and to the security of both the EU and the United States. We must remember that,” Prime Minister Donald Tusk said shortly before the informal meeting of the European Council in Brussels. European leaders convened in connection with U.S. claims regarding Greenland. The head of government stressed that Europe must act calmly, responsibly, and together, protecting the foundations of security and its relations with American partners. At the same time, a temporary crisis in relations with the United States must not push the issue of peace in Ukraine to the sidelines, as the security of all Europe depends on it.

Prime Minister Donald Tusk met with ministers, the heads of security services, and institutions responsible for Poland's energy security. The briefing was related to a cyberattack that occurred at the end of last year. Poland successfully defended itself, and there was no blackout or other negative consequences. The incident was nevertheless treated very seriously.

"We must keep applying strong pressure on Russia, including through sanctions, to make it take peace efforts seriously,” Prime Minister Donald Tusk said after the conclusion of international talks of the so-called Coalition of the Willing. Leaders gathered in Paris discussed security guarantees for Kyiv in the event of a ceasefire or a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. Poland's role in this process will be fundamental. The Prime Minister announced that Poland will be among the four countries that will decide what actions will be taken after the war ends. As he explained, Poland will be the leading state in terms of logistical and organizational matters. At the same time, the head of government once again ruled out the presence of Polish soldiers in Ukraine. Leaders of the Coalition of the Willing adopted the Paris Declaration today, confirming their intent to pursue Euro-American cooperation.

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.