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UPDATE: No plans for Polish troops in Ukraine after ceasefire: PM

12.12.2024 14:25
Poland has no plans to deploy troops to Ukraine following any potential ceasefire, Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced after his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Warsaw on Thursday.
Polands Prime Minister Donald Tusk (right) and French President Emmanuel Macron (left) during a joint news conference in Warsaw on Thursday, following their talks on continued support for Ukraine, international politics, the future of transatlantic relations, and the priorities of Polands upcoming presidency of the European Union, starting on Jan
Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk (right) and French President Emmanuel Macron (left) during a joint news conference in Warsaw on Thursday, following their talks on continued support for Ukraine, international politics, the future of transatlantic relations, and the priorities of Poland's upcoming presidency of the European Union, starting on JanPAP/Marcin Obara

The Polish leader said that decisions about Poland's actions "will be made solely in Warsaw."

At a joint news conference with Macron, Tusk said that Poland would work with France on solutions to ensure the security of both Europe and Ukraine if a peace agreement is reached.

Both leaders agreed that Ukraine must be involved in any peace negotiations, and that any proposal must be accepted by Kyiv.

Tusk told the news conference that Poland is shouldering the greatest burdens related to the war in Ukraine, in terms of both military and financial aid.

He also noted that Poland serves as the main aid hub for Ukraine and takes on the responsibility of protecting NATO's border with Russia and Belarus.

Macron highlighted the need for Europe to strengthen its efforts to protect against intensifying Russian cyberattacks and disinformation.

Macron also said he agreed with Tusk that a lasting peace in Ukraine must be negotiated by Kyiv and ensure the security of the Ukrainian people.

'We are not considering sending any troops to Ukraine': Polish FM

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said: "We believe that anything related to Ukraine should not happen without Ukraine and Europe being involved. One thing is clear: Poland shares a 600 km border with Belarus and Russia, and we support the entire logistical operation for Ukraine, and perhaps this is where our role lies. However, we are not considering sending any troops to Ukraine."

Poland's top diplomat made these comments during a visit to Berlin, where he attended a meeting of the EU's "Big Five" foreign ministers, alongside UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. 

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