Volodymyr Zelensky traveled to Poland and met with Donald Tusk after reaching a breakthrough agreement over World War II exhumations.

Zelensky traveled to Poland to meet Tusk after reaching a breakthrough agreement over World War II exhumations

Donald Tusk met with Volodymyr Zelensky in Warsaw to discuss future security solutions for the war-torn country, ahead of the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion.

The leaders talked about potential post-war arrangements involving troops from Europe being stationed in Ukraine, as well as the country’s path to accession to the European Union and NATO.

Tusk reiterated his "unconditional" support for Ukraine's armed struggle but added that "we need all allies" to ensure that the authorities in Kyiv are given tangible post-war guarantees.

Zelensky supports the idea of European soldiers on Ukrainian land but added it would need to be part of a wider system of security guarantees.

Kyiv is discussing the matter with allies in France, the UK and the Baltic states.

Kyiv is discussing potential military training schemes carried out by foreign allied forces in Ukraine.

Zelensky reiterated calls for the accelerated accession of Ukraine to the EU and NATO.

Tusk declared that Poland would use its platform to "break the impasse" in Ukraine's EU accession process.

Tusk suggested the notion of NATO membership for Ukraine should be "bracketed" for the time being.

Zelensky stated that "We have not received an answer from the Russians regarding the energy truce" and "We received an answer in the form of drones and missile attacks."

Zelensky supports the idea of European soldiers on Ukrainian land but added it would need to be part of a wider system of security guarantees.

Zelensky expressed hope for active cooperation with Donald Trump in the spirit of peace through strength and counting on maintaining sanctions on Russia.

Tusk added that "The United States will work with Ukraine and Europe on security if Europe takes security challenges seriously."

Polish President Andrzej Duda and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Warsaw to discuss military assistance.

Duda stated that NATO allies have drawn conclusions from last year's ammunition shortages and are working to ensure Ukraine is safe throughout 2025.

Poland is participating in the Czech initiative to supply ammunition to Ukraine.