Poland will take lead on logistics for aid to Ukraine, PM says after Paris talks

Each task linked to the process of providing assistance to Ukraine has a leading state, with Poland set to be the lead country on logistics.

Source: RMF24, a Polish online news portal, citing Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk after a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris, as reported by European Pravda

Details: Representatives of 35 countries gathered to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine.

Speaking in Paris, Tusk said that it is "too early to make overly optimistic statements".

He said that, to put effective pressure on Russia, it is necessary to clarify a common position among the EU, the US and other countries in the Coalition of the Willing.

Tusk said that "with each week we are getting closer to concrete decisions", adding that Tuesday's talks in Paris covered, among other things, how countries see their role in security guarantees for Kyiv.

Quote: "Poland will carry out all tasks in the field of logistics to support Ukraine, it will be the leading state in this area."

More details: Each task has its leading state. Tusk also said that partners do not expect Polish troops to be present in Ukraine.

Background:

• A special coordination centre in the US-Ukraine-Coalition format will be established on the basis of the operational headquarters of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris. The coordination centre will be responsible for security guarantees for Ukraine from Western allies.
• It was reported earlier that the Coalition of the Willing has prepared a draft declaration calling for the United States to commit to supporting the coalition's European forces if Ukraine comes under attack.

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