Tusk says US planning 'solutions' on Ukraine - Foreign ministry responds
Photo: spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Heorhii Tykhyi (Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that the US is reportedly preparing significant "solutions" concerning Ukraine. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reminded that Ukraine must determine its own path to peace, reports RBC-Ukraine, citing a statement from Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi.
What Tusk said
According to Polskie Radio, Tusk commented on Donald Trump’s so-called "peace plan," which has been circulating in Western media. The Polish prime minister emphasized that this plan is likely still in the preparatory stage.
He noted that in the near future, the US could make a declaration regarding a ceasefire date, the specific borders where it would take effect, and security guarantees for Ukraine.
Tusk also stated that decisions about the war in Ukraine "cannot be made over the heads not only of Ukrainians but also of ourselves."
Ukraine’s response
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi thanked the Polish prime minister for reaffirming the principle of "nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine." Ukraine stresses the necessity of strictly adhering to this principle.
The spokesperson added that only Ukraine can determine the path to peace, as the war is being fought on its soil.
“The war is taking place on Ukrainian land, so it is Ukraine that will determine the parameters for a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace. It is in the interest of all peace-loving states to see a just end to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, respecting our nation’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, international law, and the goals and principles of the UN Charter,” Tykhyi stated.
Trump’s 'peace plan'
In recent days, Western media have published at least two versions of Donald Trump’s alleged "peace plan" for Ukraine.
According to The Wall Street Journal, citing sources close to Trump, the plan involves Ukraine pledging not to join NATO for 20 years, in exchange for US weapons supplies. Additionally, Ukraine would reportedly need to forfeit around 20% of its territory.
Another version, published by The Telegraph, suggests that Trump could call on European and British forces to establish an 800-mile (1,200 km) buffer zone between Ukrainian and Russian troops.
It’s worth noting that Trump has not disclosed any details of his proposal.
