Poland mulls alliance with UK

Poland: Jasour – News Desk
Poland is considering forming a coalition with Britain and four Nordic countries to ensure continued support for Ukraine if the U.S. halts its assistance to Ukraine’s military under Donald Trump’s presidency, The Times reports. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is planning to meet “in the coming days” with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

“Because of concerns about the impact of the U.S. election on the war,” the London-based newspaper reported. Tusk’s proposal reflects widespread European fears that a peace agreement with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin could lead to Ukraine losing more territory and being forced into neutrality, The Times writes. Britian, Poland, and France are seen as key countries that could prevent a deal between the new U.S. administration and Putin that disregards Ukraine’s interests.

“The current political landscape presents a serious challenge for everyone, especially with the possibility of an agreement between the Russian president and the new U.S. president that could end the war,” Tusk said. He added that Poland’s idea for a new alliance would involve closer cooperation with Britain, Northern European countries, and the three Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Poland will intensify coordination with nations that share its “vision of geopolitics and the situation in Ukraine,” Tusk said.

“No one seeks to escalate the conflict, but no one wants to see Ukraine weakened or capitulate. That would pose a fundamental threat to Poland and its interests,” he added. Meanwhile, the European Union plans to hold a discussion with Washington on the importance of countering Russian threats. Addressing Moscow’s aggression is crucial not only for Europe’s security but also for stability in the Indo-Pacific region, where the U.S. aims to focus its efforts on containing China, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said.