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Poland should be cautious in promising further Ukraine aid at NATO summit, PM Tusk says
The Kyiv Independent • • world
Key Points:
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged caution in pledging additional financial aid to Ukraine at the upcoming allied meeting, emphasizing Poland's significant responsibility for defending the EU's eastern border.
- Tusk highlighted that while Ukraine needs financial support, Poland bears the main burden of border defense and requires special consideration from allies.
- Poland's stance has contributed to increasing diplomatic tensions with Kyiv, particularly after Ukraine named a military unit after the controversial Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), leading to Poland revoking President Zelensky's Order of the White Eagle.
- Ukrainian and Polish officials are engaging in talks to manage the diplomatic fallout, with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha meeting Polish counterpart Radoslaw Sikorski in Warsaw.
- The upcoming NATO summit is expected to reaffirm existing financial aid commitments to Ukraine totaling 70 billion euros for 2026-2027, without new pledges.
