Poland has announced its willingness to take on major logistical responsibilities in supporting Ukraine following any future peace agreement with Russia, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on 6 January after talks in Paris.
Speaking after a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, Tusk explained that the emerging security and reconstruction framework for Ukraine would assign each major task to a designated "national leader," with Poland's participation in the peace process needing to be "key and fundamental."
The Paris summit brought together leaders and senior officials from 35 countries, along with representatives from NATO, the EU, and Ukraine. Washington and its European allies agreed to establish a ceasefire monitoring mechanism under US leadership as part of broader security guarantees designed to ensure lasting peace.
Tusk revealed that the US delegation at the talks highlighted Poland as a model for post-communist economic and institutional recovery, suggesting Ukraine could "follow the Polish path" if a durable settlement is reached.
The prime minister confirmed Poland's readiness to carry key roles, particularly in organizing logistics, though he made clear that Polish troops are not expected to be deployed in Ukraine itself.
He described the discussions as focused on detailed solutions, especially concerning security guarantees and the division of responsibilities among participating nations. Tusk stressed that the process toward peace requires pressure on Russia and that decisions ultimately depend on the aggressor's willingness to negotiate.
Striking a cautious tone, the Polish leader said it was too early to claim major breakthroughs yet.
Tusk also indicated plans to meet with Polish President Karol Nawrocki later this week to clarify roles between the government and presidency as the diplomatic process advances.
According to Ukrinform, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said after the Paris meeting that there is already a detailed understanding of the security guarantees architecture, specifically regarding which country is ready to commit to what.
President Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a Declaration of Intent on the deployment of multinational forces.
