Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated on Thursday that Poland’s independence would be endangered if Ukraine were forced to capitulate.
Speaking during a meeting of EU leaders in Brussels on financing support for Ukraine, Tusk said leaders are facing “a very difficult process” to reach an agreement, including with some more critical countries such as Belgium, which he noted are “theoretically more exposed to retaliatory or financial actions by Russia.”
He added that efforts are underway to find solutions that would make all countries feel comfortable with the proposals under discussion.
However, Tusk emphasized that Poland itself would also be at risk if Ukraine were forced to surrender due to Europe’s inaction.
“Poland’s independence would be under threat if, as a result of weak decisions or a lack of action by Europe, Ukraine were forced to capitulate in this war,” he said.
He further stressed that supporting Ukraine through Russian funds is essential to Poland’s security:
“I want this to finally be understood by everyone—not only by our colleagues here in Europe, but also by everyone in Poland—that when we speak about the necessity of supporting Ukraine using these Russian funds, it is because we know very well that Ukraine’s independence pushes the risk of aggression or war away from Poland’s borders. Conversely, Ukraine’s collapse as a result of this war would mean a direct threat to Poland,” Tusk underlined.
