We have no plan to send troops to Ukraine, stated the Prime Ministers of Poland and the Czech Republic, Donald Tusk and Petr Fiala, during their meeting in Prague today.
On this visit, Prime Minister Tusk met with his Czech counterpart, among others, including Prime Minister Petr Fiala.
Fiala: We must pursue Ukraine’s path to victory
Poland and the Czech Republic are not considering dispatching soldiers to Ukraine. It is clear to him that the next step is to strengthen the methods of cooperation established after Russia’s aggression. The aim is to help Ukraine defend itself against Moscow’s aggression so that Vladimir Putin’s objectives do not prevail. This is pivotal for Europe, the global security architecture, and the world at large.
Fiala emphasized during their joint press conference that Ukraine’s success must be pursued through all channels of support—military, humanitarian, and financial—so that Kyiv can win and progress.
He also underscored Ukraine’s Western orientation and the urgency of keeping the door open to EU membership. They will continue backing Ukraine in its Western integration and related efforts, convinced that sustained support will yield positive results. He indicated that there is no need to seek new forms of aid at this time.
Tusk: Future aid forms should not be speculated about
The Polish head of government reiterated that Poland has no intention of deploying troops to Ukraine.
The two leaders share a unified stance, noting that Poland and the Czech Republic are among the countries most actively assisting Ukraine in its military efforts. They advised against speculation about future changes in aid and instead urged a focus on robust support for Ukraine today.
Poland and the Czech Republic are united in the belief that if all European Union member states contributed as actively, discussions about alternative aid formats might become unnecessary.
He pointed out that Poland plans to allocate around 4 percent of GDP to defense soon. Poland leads NATO in defense spending in this regard and continues strengthening its arsenal to better assist Ukraine’s military efforts.
Czech initiative on joint ammunition supply for Ukraine
It was noted that the leaders agreed on principles for cooperating in purchasing ammunition and on the Czech initiative that coordinates this effort with their ally. The dialogue underscored a practical path to coordinated arms support for Ukraine.
Yesterday, parallel discussions took place in Paris on the war in Ukraine and the broader international support for Kyiv. On the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion, French President Emmanuel Macron convened leaders to discuss ways to reinforce cooperation in backing Ukraine.
At the Elysée Palace, the discussion centered on whether to send soldiers to Ukraine, and there was no consensus on this issue.
These remarks were echoed by President Andrzej Duda, who described the talks as having different opinions and stressed that no such decisions exist at this moment.
The exchanges in Paris were characterized by a range of viewpoints about necessary measures and the future course of assistance, reflecting the broader debate across Europe about how best to support Ukraine while maintaining strategic caution.
The recent discussions highlighted the importance of united European action and the role of coordinated defense and economic support in strengthening Kyiv’s resilience in the face of ongoing aggression.
In related reflections, discussions in Paris shed light on the varying degrees of willingness among European partners to commit to different forms of aid and the need for ongoing diplomacy to maintain a cohesive, effective response to the crisis.
– The participants stressed that unity and practical cooperation are essential as Kyiv seeks to defend itself and as European security structures adapt to evolving threats.