During the “Support Ukraine” forum in Kyiv, marking the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion, Polish President Andrzej Duda reaffirmed Poland’s unwavering support for Ukraine. He emphasized that peace must be just, lasting, and based on security guarantees. According to Duda, Ukraine must be involved in negotiations from the start, or any temporary peace could lead to another, even more devastating war.
Russia’s Failure and NATO’s Role
Duda highlighted Russia’s failure to achieve its initial goal, stating that President Vladimir Putin could not conquer Ukraine in three days, nor in three years. He reiterated Poland’s commitment to strengthening NATO and increasing the U.S. presence in Europe. Ensuring a strong NATO is essential for European security, and Poland has consistently advocated for greater military and financial aid to Ukraine.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda, also present at the forum, proposed Ukraine’s accession to the European Union by January 1, 2030. He urged European leaders to accelerate the process and make Ukraine’s EU path irreversible.