Further support for Ukraine

The leaders discussed the EU's continued support for Ukraine in the face of Russia's escalation efforts: the illegal annexation of more occupied Ukrainian territories based on the results of pseudo-referendums, the announcement of partial mobilization, and the intensification of threats to use nuclear weapons. 

On 30 September, members of the European Council issued a statement in response to Russia's illegal annexation of Ukrainian regions. Illegal referendums were held in the Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine's Kherson, Zaporizhia, Donetsk and Luhansk regions on 23-27 September. 

Increase in energy prices

During the call, leaders discussed further guidelines in response to the increase in prices. They noted the role of unity in the EU and further coordination of policies. High energy prices must be countered by regulatory action at the European Union level. Russia's manipulation of gas prices and Moscow's aggression against Ukraine show that the European Union's existing energy policy model must be restructured. 

Poland advocates reform of the EU ETS. Solutions to lower energy prices must be adopted as soon as possible. We are open to solidarity and discussion of the proposed solutions. The key, however, is the principle of voluntariness, not forced restrictions. Energy security, or shaping the energy mix, is a sovereign decision of member states. Among other issues, the talks also addressed the sabotage of Nord Stream 1 and 2.

Piotr Müller, Government Spokesperson