Security Guarantees for Ukraine

More than 30 countries of the “Coalition of the Willing” are assisting Ukraine in order to bring the war with Russia to an end.

“We talked about how security guarantees for Ukraine should become tangible and practical, so that it is clear that Europe delivers on its promises,” said Prime Minister Donald Tusk after the Paris meeting.

He explained that he is very impressed by the solidarity, determination, and good cooperation at the European level on support for Ukraine. Individual states of the “Coalition of the Willing” are committing their presence or participation in security guarantees for Kyiv. Poland’s position remains unchanged: our country will not send troops to Ukraine.

“We have repeatedly emphasized that we do not foresee sending soldiers, even after the war ends. But we are responsible for logistics. Poland is the largest hub—the place where aid for Ukraine is organized. This is a sufficient and exceptionally important task,” the Prime Minister stressed.

The member states of the “Coalition of the Willing” accept this form of Poland’s involvement in aid for Ukraine.

Europe’s Cooperation with the U.S.

Participants of the Paris meeting also held a video conference with U.S. President Donald Trump. According to Donald Tusk, the discussion focused on ways to persuade Vladimir Putin to enter talks about a ceasefire or peace.

“Everyone is disappointed with the lack of results, despite the efforts of European states and the U.S. President. Europe is determined, united, and in solidarity, and President Trump wants to end the war. That much is clear from his many declarations. However, so far these actions have brought no effect, and it looks like Putin is stalling,” said the Polish Prime Minister.

Global leaders also noted China’s unfriendly display of power. In Beijing, a military parade was held with the participation of, among others, the North Korean dictator as well as the leaders of Russia and Belarus.

“It is clear that the other side is uniting politically. This is a demonstration that bodes ill for future international relations,” Donald Tusk assessed.

“That is why the Paris meeting was so important, as it highlighted cooperation and unity between Europe and the United States. As Europe, we would like not only European states but also other so-called Western states, including the U.S., to create a single, common project of pressure on Russia,” the Prime Minister underlined.

Among those present in Paris were European Council President António Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, U.S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Poland and France Against the Mercosur Deal

During his visit to Paris, the Polish Prime Minister also held talks with President Emmanuel Macron. The leaders discussed, among other things, cooperation on introducing effective defensive mechanisms into the EU’s agreement with Mercosur countries—a free trade deal with South American nations.

“We are and will remain against Mercosur. At the same time, we will work to introduce effective defensive mechanisms. […] If it turns out there is too much cheap beef, Europe will have protective mechanisms in reserve, namely the possibility of imposing tariffs or suspending such imports,” the Prime Minister explained.

In this way, Poland is acting to mitigate potential negative consequences of Mercosur, should the agreement be signed.

The conversation with President Emmanuel Macron also covered climate issues and CO2 reduction. Poland insists that this matter be resolved in the European Council. This would give our country the ability to block solutions with which we disagree.