In Prague, Prime Ministers Donald Tusk of Poland and Petr Fiala of the Czech Republic affirmed their shared stance on Ukraine, stating openly that there are no plans to deploy Polish or Czech troops to the conflict. The visit by Tusk to the Czech Republic brought him together with Fiala, among others, at a meeting of national leaders discussing Europe’s security and defence posture.
Fiala: We must pursue paths that help Ukraine prevail
Fiala emphasized that military deployment of their forces to Ukraine is not on the table. He urged a continued focus on the cooperative methods launched after Russia’s aggression, arguing that Ukraine must be aided to defend itself against Moscow’s actions so that Putin’s objectives do not come to fruition. This approach, he noted, holds significant implications for European security, global strategic stability, and the broader international order.
He stated that the goal is to ensure Ukraine can win and succeed, and that support should be sustained across military, humanitarian, and financial dimensions. He underlined the importance of backing Ukraine’s pro-Western ambitions and keeping the door open to deeper European Union engagement. These commitments, he said, should remain a constant, without the need to introduce new forms of aid.
– he added.
Tusk: There should be no speculation about the future of aid forms
The Polish prime minister reiterated that Poland has no plan to send troops to Ukraine. He highlighted a shared stance among the leaders of nations that have contributed heavily to Ukraine’s military efforts and urged focus on supporting Kyiv today rather than debating future changes in aid forms. The emphasis, he said, is on practical, sustained assistance to Ukraine’s defense capabilities while avoiding speculative scenarios.
– Tusk pointed out.
He also suggested that if every EU member state joined in the same level of support as Poland and the Czech Republic, discussions about alternative aid channels might become unnecessary.
– he emphasized.
As he summarized: Poland plans to allocate defense spending at about four percent of GDP, a level that places it among the NATO leaders in this regard. The commitment to bolstering arms capabilities is framed as a means to amplify Ukraine’s defense and interoperability within collective security structures.
– noted the Head of the Polish Government.
Czech initiative on coordinated ammunition supply to Ukraine
Fiala and Tusk agreed on the principles guiding cooperative procurement of ammunition and the Czech Republic’s role in this joint effort. The two leaders highlighted the importance of a coordinated approach to ensure timely, reliable support to Ukraine’s military needs and to sustain European capacity to assist Kyiv.
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Yesterday saw multilateral plenary talks in Paris addressing the war in Ukraine and the broader support for Kyiv. As Europe marked two years since Russia’s invasion, French President Emmanuel Macron invited European leaders to discuss strengthening cooperation in support of Ukraine.
The most heated topic during the Paris discussions concerned whether soldiers should be deployed to Ukraine. At the Elysée Palace, President Andrzej Duda noted that no such decisions have been made, underscoring that there is no agreement on sending troops at this time.
These viewpoints reflect a spectrum of national positions but share a common focus on ensuring Ukraine can defend itself and prevail in its struggle. The discourse underscores how European leaders are balancing immediate military aid with longer-term strategic and geopolitical considerations.
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Source: wPolityce