Andrzej Duda also expressed his “belief that Donald Trump can bring this war to an end”.
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Wałęsa condemns Trump treatment of Zelensky, likening it to communist interrogation
“We watched your conversation with Zelensky with horror and distaste,” Wałęsa and other former political prisoners wrote to Trump.
Ukrainian ambassador condemns Polish politician’s “arrogant and unacceptable” criticism of Zelensky
Przemyslaw Czarnek called Zelensky a “fool” and said that “Ukraine is not capable of being independent” without US support.
Tusk: Europe must “believe we are a global power” and achieve “defence independence”
The prime minister pledged Poland’s support for Ukraine but also for maintaining the alliance with the United States.
Poland’s President Duda meets Trump on sidelines of CPAC
The White House said afterwards that the meeting had “reaffirmed our close alliance” and that Trump praised Poland’s high level of defence spending.
Poland’s Duda urges Zelensky to “remain calm and constructive” in relations with Trump
“I trust that good will and honesty form the foundation of the US negotiation strategy,” says Duda.
US has no intention to reduce troop numbers in Poland, says president after meeting Trump envoy
“America has entered the game very strongly when it comes to ending the war in Ukraine,” says Duda.
Trump’s call with Putin was a “mistake”, says Polish foreign minister
He also warned that failing to ensure a fair peace for Ukraine would undermine US credibility and embolden China in its ambitions to take Taiwan.
Poland urges unity on Ukraine after Trump-Putin talks
“Ukraine, Europe and the US must be fully united and engage in peace talks,” says Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
EU must offer “firm” and “united” response to Trump tariff threats, says Poland’s Tusk
“We must take care of our relations with the US, but we must also have a sense of our own dignity and strength.”
Polish billionaire offers to help left-wing magazine after Trump cuts funding
Other Polish media outlets and NGOs – including those dealing with issues relating to migration and LGBT+ rights – have also seen US funds frozen.
PM Tusk asks consulates in US to prepare to assist Polish citizens amid Trump’s deportation plans
“There may be no cause for concern, but Poland will be well prepared for any situation,” said Tusk.
Poland supports Trump call for NATO members to spend 5% of GDP on defence
Poland is already NATO’s biggest relative spender, devoting 4.12% of GDP to defence in 2024, which is set to rise to 4.7% this year.
