Peace in Ukraine can be achieved in the coming weeks, said the Polish Prime Minister. Donald Tusk after talks with the leaders of European countries, Canada and representatives NATO. His statement comes at a time of intensified diplomatic speculation regarding a possible end to the war that has been ongoing since February 2022.
Prime Minister’s statement after international talks
As reported Reuters, Donald Tusk spoke about the prospects for peace during a meeting of the Polish government on Tuesday, December 30. He noted that although there were signs of hope for an end to the conflict, there was still no 100% certainty about a final agreement.
Peace is on the horizon. There’s no doubt that something has happened that gives hope that this war can end—and quite quickly—but it’s still just a hope. – said the Prime Minister.
Tusk he emphasized that when he spoke of a possible peace, he meant the next few weeks, not months or years. He added that by January the international community will have to unite and make key decisions regarding the future of Ukraine and the security of the region.
The role of the United States and security guarantees
The Polish Prime Minister pointed out that security guarantees offered to Ukraine by the United States increase the chances of ending the war. At the same time, he noted that a possible agreement may require Kiev difficult compromises, including territorial issues.
On Sunday, the US president Donald Trump after talks with the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the parties are “much closer, perhaps very close” to reaching an agreement to end the conflict. At the same time, he stressed that there are still “sensitive issues” that require further negotiations.
Disputed issues: Zaporizhia and Donbas
The President of Ukraine stressed that the key unresolved issues remain:
– control over Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, currently under Russian control,
– the future of the region Donbas in eastern Ukraine.
Russia demands that Ukraine withdraw its troops from parts of the Donetsk region that Moscow has not managed to control despite nearly four years of warfare. Kyiv, in turn, supports freezing the conflict on the current front lines.
According to Reuters, Washington also proposed creation of a free economic zone, if Ukraine agreed to withdraw troops from certain areas.
Political Background and Russia’s Reaction
Statements Donald Tusk were made despite earlier signals from the Kremlin about a tougher negotiating stance. Moscow accused Ukraine of an alleged attack on the Russian presidential residence – these allegations were described by Kyiv as unfounded and aimed at prolongation of the conflict.
Important
The Polish Prime Minister’s words are part of a growing wave of diplomatic signals suggesting a possible end to the war in Ukraine. Although the prospect of peace – according to Donald Tusk – could materialize within weeks; key territorial and security issues remain the subject of intense negotiations. The coming weeks could prove decisive for the future of Ukraine and the entire Central and Eastern European region.
Source: Reuters
Journalist and Editor-in-Chief of Nowiny Wschodnie, a news platform followed by more than 140,000 people on social media. A graduate in Journalism and Social Communication, he has been co-creating and developing Nowiny Wschodnie since 2017. He gained professional experience working with local and international media.
He specializes in fact-checking, countering disinformation and propaganda, and information security. His work focuses on Poland, Ukraine, Eastern Europe, and Polish-Ukrainian relations. He is also the founder of a non-profit organization working in the fields of integration and intercultural dialogue.
What do you think about this story?
Join the conversation. Please keep comments relevant to the article.
Write a comment