Andrzej Duda accepted General Keith Kellogg – a peculiar U.S. envoy for Ukraine and Russia at the Presidential Palace. After the meeting, the president referred to the conversation and revealed what it involved.
“There is absolutely no American intention to reduce activity in our part of Europe. We can anticipate to see a stronger American presence," said the President, "We have in hand present as a very strong asset, due to the fact that our American friends emphasize that we are a very valuable and reliable ally that fulfills our alliance commitments."
President @AndrzejDuda: We have a strong asset in our hands – we are a reliable ally, we carry out our tasks responsibly and calmly. We're being pointed out present as a leader in the North Atlantic Alliance for defence spending. We can carry today...
— President's Office (@presidentpl) February 18, 2025
Andrzej Duda assured that he presented a Polish position on Russia's actions, he besides mentioned a number of incidents provoked by Russians in the Polish airspace. The president besides set out his expectations for further developments in Ukraine: “I anticipate that there will actually be at least an end to the fighting, and I hope that the Russian aggression against Ukraine will end.” The president pointed out that “war cannot end with Russia’s victory”: It is clear. And there must be a return to a fair peace, due to the fact that that is what Ukraine needs extremely.”
President @AndrzejDuda: We are after 2 crucial meetings with US representatives. I can boldly say that I have a full overview of the current US action. He wants to calm my countrymen.
America has entered the game, I expect... pic.twitter.com/DpdcMuthD
— President's Office (@presidentpl) February 18, 2025