“War is no longer a concept of the past”
The interview was attended by journalists representing the Electoral Newspaper, El Pais, Die Welt, La Repubblica and Le Soir. Much of the questions afraid global safety with the main emphasis on Russia's ability to attack NATO.
Donald Tusk notes that he frequently hears a question about the anticipation of a war going on among the leaders of the states. He stresses that war is no longer just a historical concept, but it becomes real and started more than 2 years ago. In his opinion, the most worrying component of the current situation is the fact that any script is possible, which is an extraordinary rarity since 1945.
Tusk emphasizes that even though this may sound frightening, intellectual preparation for the arrival of a fresh era, or prewar era, is necessary. According to him, this change is becoming increasingly noticeable overnight. He besides called for increased defence spending to a minimum of 2% of GDP.
Scaring Citizens War is simply a cynical component in political games...
— Jacek (@JSD19520705) March 29, 2024
“The future of Ukraine rests mainly in our hands”
Tusk points out that the main nonsubjective should be to defend Ukraine from the Russian invasion and to keep it as an independent state. He argues that Ukraine's future depends mainly on the West, and the current situation is hard but better than at the beginning of the war.
The Prime Minister was asked what would have happened if Ukraine had lost the war that has been going on for about 3 years. He replied that our precedence should be to defend Ukraine from possible Russian invasion and to keep its independency and integrity.
I'm already afraid of what Tusk will commit to and give back to our beloved Ukraine. We are expected to produce ammunition in Ukraine. But who in their right head is going to decision arms production to a war-torn country to be bombed? It's fake, it's fake, it's fake. pic.twitter.com/TpvxNwhtp0
— Bob Giedron 💯 🇵🇱 (@Bob_Gedron) March 28, 2024
In his opinion, the destiny of this country depends mainly on the decision of the West, not only on Poland or the European Union. Although Ukraine is more hard than a year ago, it appears to be better than at the beginning of the conflict erstwhile Putin's troops were on the outskirts of Kiev.
Tusk stressed that it is in our interest to keep the good condition of Ukraine. In Poland everyone knows that. erstwhile buying ammunition and delivering it to the Ukrainian front, the Prime Minister believes that the Czech plan can be applied. According to him, specified ammunition can be purchased outside Europe.
"Poles pay a advanced price"
Donald Tusk stressed that he wanted to aid Ukraine as much as possible, but at the last European Council he sought to redesign the thought of free trade with Ukraine. He claims to have convinced France, Italy and Austria. It seeks a fair agreement with Ukraine, which would take into account the interests of all parties: Ukraine, Poland and the EU as a whole. Polish-Ukrainian intergovernmental consultations were held in Warsaw, where 1 believes in reaching a compromise.
.@Donys_ShmyhalWelcome to Warsaw!
There will be no safe Europe without free Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/BOAKtTUe8A
— Donald Tusk (@donaldtusk) March 28, 2024
During the global consultation, Tusk assured:
One of the top treasures of the Polish policy is that no 1 and nothing will divide the Polish people, no substance who is in charge of helping Ukraine; we are together and we will be together in this dramatic past of our common situation.
The Prime Minister besides announced during the consultation that Poland and Ukraine are close to uncovering a solution for transit through Poland so that the transport of goods does not disturb the national market. He besides added that both parties are close to reaching an agreement on the quantities of goods that may flow through Poland. In his view, it is crucial that these solutions take into account the interests of all parties and are understandable to all involved.
The Prime Minister besides recalled that in the past there have been disputes about wheel transport between Poland and Ukraine, but is pleased that now we have found agreement on further actions.
These statements were powerfully highlighted in a later interview.
Poland and the US case
Another question afraid Donald Tusk's visit to the United States. The Prime Minister replied that Poland must pay more to defend itself and it will not substance whether the election is won by Joe Biden or Donald Trump. Thanks to defence spending, Poland will become an attractive partner for the States.
Tusk pointed out 2 incorrect ways of reasoning about our diplomacy from the United States. He mentioned that Europe was frequently convinced that any military aspirations should be abandoned in order to stay a loyal ally of the United States. The second mistake is to believe that due to Trump's policies or anti-American sentiments in any European countries we should weaken or even break the military alliance with the US. Meanwhile, the key to success is being comparatively close to the States while at the same time having as much independency as possible.
I do not underestimate the threat of war, but firstly Tusk is usually lying, and secondly, if his white gentlemen are threatening the war, why do they do everything they can to bring European economies to a state where war cannot be dealt with? That doesn't make sense. ♪ Out with a green boathttps://t.co/D8XYfLwnSX
— Mr Cezary Krysztopa #BabysLivesMatter (@cezarykrysztopa) March 29, 2024
Migration pact
Tusk was besides asked to re-negotiate the migration pact adopted by the EU. He admitted that this pact did not answer the problems facing Poland.
In Poland, migration has a different meaning than in the Mediterranean region. Many Ukrainians fleeing the war were admitted to our country without any restrictions, but the problem arose during the action organised by Belarus. Immigrants were utilized there as tools to exert pressure.
Tusk noted that 1 of the main objectives of the state is to defend its territory, especially in the context of Russia's hybrid activities. Society will not support either the Polish government or the EU, if their policy is besides open.
Tusk: War is real. My grandchildren ask me that. https://t.co/7rQgVYxvd
— FACT.PL (@Fakt.pl) March 29, 2024
There are besides questions here accusing the Prime Minister and his government of continuing to give silent approval to push-backs. The questioner referred to the Geneva Convention on Refugees. In line with its content, each asylum application should be examined.
The Prime Minister explains that global law needs to be corrected on this issue, although I realise that this is almost impossible at the moment. He points out that in the case in question Belarus, authoritarian regimes instrumentally usage these already injured people as part of the hybrid war.
As for the Geneva Convention, the problem is that no 1 is able to check all individual erstwhile Russia and Belarus send thousands of people to the border at once. They do this on intent and without emotion to destabilize the country. Tusk criticized push-backs, but – as he explained – alternate action cannot be helpless.
