Poland plans logistical support for Ukraine ceasefire effort
Poland does not want to send its troops to Ukraine during a potential ceasefire period, as Polish radio RMF FM's correspondent has unofficially learned. Warsaw aims to play a different, yet significant, role.
According to RMF FM correspondent Katarzyna Szymańska-Borginon, unofficial discussions are taking place in Brussels about the deployment of troops in Ukraine. This would provide the European Union with a role in guaranteeing a ceasefire in the conflict.
Brussels is convinced, however, that Poland will not send its troops to Ukraine. As the journalist describes, this is partly due to historical reasons — the presence of Polish troops on territories that once belonged to the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth might be poorly received.
Additionally, the issue of the crisis on the Polish-Belarusian border is important. Several thousand military personnel are stationed in this hotspot. Engagement in Ukraine would likely require reducing forces in this area.
Poland will engage in a different way
As the RMF FM correspondent describes, Poland intends to engage in a different manner. It could serve as the main logistical support for peacekeeping forces.
Earlier, Politico reported that the topic of deploying peacekeeping forces in Ukraine would be discussed in talks between Prime Minister Donald Tusk and French President Emmanuel Macron.
As Politico emphasizes, the meeting of the two EU leaders takes place against the backdrop of growing concerns that during Donald Trump's upcoming presidency, Europeans will be required to assume greater responsibility for military involvement in Ukraine.
