Tusk Urges EU Leaders Against Capitulation to Russia

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged European leaders not to capitulate to Russia over Ukraine ahead of an EU leaders' virtual meeting. While Poland won't send soldiers to a potential peacekeeping mission, it offers logistical support. Tusk highlights differences between U.S. and Europe's approaches to Ukraine.

In a stark warning, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called on European leaders to resist any form of capitulation to Russia concerning Ukraine. Speaking before a virtual meeting with EU counterparts, Tusk emphasized the need for a strong European stance following U.S. President Donald Trump's recent engagements with Moscow.

The EU Council will review the insights from French President Emmanuel Macron's recent visit to Washington, where discussions with Trump underscored significant differences in approaches to the Ukraine conflict. These talks highlighted a divide between the U.S. and Europe as Trump pushed for a swift ceasefire with Russia.

Tusk insisted that Europe must hold a united and clear position. While Poland does not plan to send troops to any future peacekeeping operations in Ukraine, Tusk affirmed Warsaw's readiness to provide substantial logistical support if required, demonstrating Poland's commitment to supporting Ukraine.