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Poland’s President and Prime Minister Take Part in Separate Ukraine Calls

Domestic political rivalry is generating conflicting accounts of Poland’s role in Ukraine talks

Newly sworn-in Polish President Karol Nawrocki attends the ceremony of accepting the sovereignty over the Armed Forces for the five-year term, in Warsaw, Poland, August 6, 2025. REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel/File Photo

Overview

  • President Karol Nawrocki confirmed his participation in a teleconference on Ukraine with President Trump and European leaders.
  • Prime Minister Donald Tusk did not join the Trump-led call but took part in separate videoconferences with European heads and Ukraine’s President Zelenskiy.
  • Contradictory statements from the presidential and prime ministerial offices initially created confusion over who spoke for Poland.
  • Analysts warn that the split representation risks undermining Poland’s unified diplomatic signal during the run-up to President Trump’s summit with Putin in Alaska.
  • Both leaders publicly support Ukraine’s defense efforts despite diverging views on NATO enlargement and broader EU policy.