Poland opts for logistic support over troop deployment in Ukraine
Poland does not want to send its troops to Ukraine during a potential ceasefire period, as Polish radio RMF FM's correspondent has unofficially learned. Warsaw wants to play a different important role.
10:22 AM EST, December 12, 2024
According to RMF FM correspondent Katarzyna Szymańska-Borginon, unofficial discussions are taking place in Brussels about the deployment of troops in Ukraine. This would give the European Union a role in guaranteeing a ceasefire in the conflict.
Brussels is convinced, however, that Poland will not send its troops to Ukraine. As the journalist describes, this is partly due to historical reasons—the presence of Polish troops on territories that once belonged to the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth might be poorly received.
Additionally, the issue of the crisis on the Polish-Belarusian border is important. Several thousand military personnel are stationed in this hotspot. Engagement in Ukraine would likely require weakening this section.
Poland will engage in a different way
The RMF FM correspondent describes that Poland wants to engage in a different way. It could serve as the main logistical support for peacekeeping forces.
Earlier, Politico reported that the topic of deploying peacekeeping forces in Ukraine would be discussed in talks between Prime Minister Donald Tusk and French President Emmanuel Macron.
As Politico emphasizes, the meeting of the two EU leaders takes place against the backdrop of growing concerns that during Donald Trump's upcoming presidency, Europeans will be forced to take greater responsibility for military involvement in Ukraine.
