Polish PM names Poland's commissioner for Ukraine's recovery

During a visit to Kyiv on Monday (22 January), Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced the appointment of Polish lawmaker Pawel Kowal as the Polish government's commissioner for Ukraine's recovery.

Source: European Pravda, citing Polish news outlet Onet

Quote: "My delegation also includes Mr Pawel Kowal, whom the government will appoint as the commissioner for Ukraine's recovery. We would like to take a very active part not only in helping Ukraine in the war with Russia but also in the reconstruction efforts," Donald Tusk said.

Details: Pawel Kowal is a member of the Polish parliament who chairs the Foreign Affairs Committee.

Background:

• Following Tusk's visit, reports emerged that Poland had joined the Group of Seven declaration on security guarantees for Ukraine. The two countries will begin work on a bilateral security agreement.
• Tusk also stressed that Poland would support Ukraine's prompt accession to the EU.

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