Tusk: There Is No Objective Reason for Ukraine to Lose This War
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said that Ukraine has every chance to prevail in its war against Russia.
The Gaze reports this, referring to Tusk’s interview with Gazeta Wyborcza.
The Polish PM stated there is “no objective reason why Ukraine should lose,” emphasizing that Warsaw must continue supporting its eastern neighbor both strategically and morally.
“I often hear people ask what Poland gains from helping Ukraine. What do we gain? Even the arrival of so many Ukrainian families in Poland has brought us more advantages than losses,” he said. “What we consider our great sacrifice is, in fact, our greatest achievement – because good relations with Ukraine serve Poland’s long-term interests.”
Tusk acknowledged that hosting millions of Ukrainian refugees has tested Polish society, but said such strain is natural given the scale of migration.
“There is no country in the world where such a massive inflow of refugees would not cause friction,” he noted. “But our tragic history should not stand in the way of building a shared future.”
The PM called on both nations to overcome the remnants of “historical Polish-Ukrainian animosity” and strengthen their partnership based on sovereignty, solidarity, and shared European values.
“If Ukraine were to lose, Poland’s situation would drastically worsen. But I remain a cautious optimist – Ukraine can win, and we must help ensure it does,” Tusk stressed.
The Polish politician said that since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Poland has become a pivotal player in Europe’s security architecture and should “use this strategically in the long term.”
He added that Warsaw’s role as a logistical hub and political advocate for Ukraine has enhanced its global standing.
As The Gaze previously reported, Tusk warned that Ukraine is ready to continue fighting Russia for another two to three years, though the war could drag on for decades, and Western countries are underestimating the threat from the Kremlin.
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