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Confusion over Poland in Ukraine talks: Tusk and Nawrocki in conflict!
Poland's new President Karol Nawrocki unexpectedly represents the country at Ukraine talks, while Tusk pushes for European cooperation.
Confusion over Poland in Ukraine talks: Tusk and Nawrocki in conflict!
The current political course in Poland is strongly influenced by internal power struggles and a changing international context. The inauguration of Karol Nawrocki, a supporter of Donald Trump, marks a clear tendency towards confrontation with the center-left government of Donald Tusk. Nawrocki recently caused a stir when he unexpectedly represented Poland at a video conference of European leaders, even though Tusk himself was not present. This decision was announced by Nawrocki's foreign policy advisor Marcin Przydacz, who noted that the invitation came directly from Washington. At this conference, Nawrocki emphasized that only tough measures against Russia can achieve results, which underlines his government's more aggressive stance.
Tusk, who pursues a pro-European agenda, has become aware of the US government's statements and their impact on Europe and Ukraine. He calls for a strong European response to recent developments and proposes funding support for Ukraine from frozen Russian assets. According to the EU Commission, there are more than 200 billion euros in these assets; so far only the interest income has been used for Ukraine. Tusk points out that over the past three years, Kiev has received around 267 billion euros in military and financial aid from partners, mainly from the EU and the US.
Demands on NATO and the EU
In addition, Tusk calls for an increase in NATO missions to monitor and protect the airspace of the Baltic states, which do not have their own air force. He is particularly concerned about the frequent alert launches over the past nine months, which have identified numerous Russian military aircraft without a transponder signal. Tusk also advocates strengthening NATO's Baltic Sentry mission to monitor the Baltic Sea, against the background of acts of sabotage on submarine cables attributed to Moscow. Tusk also believes that the EU borders with Russia need to be better protected.
In a move as soon as possible, the Polish government intends to adopt new fiscal rules to finance the EU's security and defense measures. These proposals come at a time when the geopolitical landscape is characterized by ongoing conflict.
Bilateral security agreement with Ukraine
To further strengthen security, a bilateral security agreement between Ukraine and Poland was signed in July 2024, initiated by Tusk and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This agreement provides, among other things, a mechanism for firing Russian missiles fired towards Poland. The Polish government is also examining the delivery of additional MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, having already provided ten jets.
Poland has proven to be a committed supporter of Ukraine, not only through military support but also by hosting around a million Ukrainian refugees during the conflict. This comes in the context of similar agreements that Ukraine has signed with 19 other states, including the US and Germany, to secure military and civilian support for the next decade.
Current developments highlight the dynamic relationship between Poland, Ukraine and international actors, while the political landscape points to potential change. The upcoming NATO summits and subsequent talks will be crucial in determining future strategy in the region and meeting the challenge from Russia.