Neutrality over Russia's war against Ukraine earns 'darkest place in political hell,' Polish PM states

Donald Tusk, Prime Minister of Poland (Photo: Getty Images)

The Prime Minister of Poland, Donald Tusk, strongly criticized the demonstration of neutrality by some leaders of EU member states against the backdrop of Russia’s ongoing large-scale military aggression against Ukraine, according to X of the Polish Prime Minister’s Office.

While speaking today, January 22, in Kyiv during a briefing as part of his visit to the Ukrainian capital, the head of the Polish government addressed those EU leaders who “have not fully understood what the fight is about and what the stakes are.”

“Today, anyone in the free world who pretends to be neutral, maintains an equal distance, or demonstrates it towards Ukraine and Russia, deserves the darkest place in political hell,” emphasized Tusk.

The Polish Prime Minister also reiterated his support for the Ukrainian side and expressed the opinion that in one way or another, every European country reacts to Russian aggression.

“You are not alone, even in the sense that this struggle is taking place in every European country,” he said.

Nie jesteście sami, także w tym sensie, że ta walka toczy się w każdym państwie Europy. Dzisiaj każdy w wolnym świecie, kto udaje neutralnego, że ma równy dystans albo prezentuje go do Ukrainy i do Rosji zasługuje na to najciemniejsze miejsce w politycznym piekle – premier… pic.twitter.com/AtUqCJVgl2

— Kancelaria Premiera (@PremierRP) January 22, 2024

Tusk’s visit to Ukraine

As a reminder, today, on January 22, Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk arrived in Ukraine for an official visit. He met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Also, the Polish Prime Minister announced that his country has joined the Vilnius Declaration of the G7 regarding security guarantees for Ukraine.

In addition, Tusk announced the appointment of a government envoy from Poland for the restoration of Ukraine.

For more details on Tusk’s visit to Kyiv on January 22, you can read the material by RBC-Ukraine.