Zelensky discusses European integration and historical memory with Tusk

Zelensky shared details of the conversation on his Telegram channel, as reported by Ukrinform.

“I spoke with Prime Minister of Poland Donals Tusk about the presidential elections, next steps towards peace, and the opening of negotiation clusters in Ukraine’s EU accession process. It is important that Poland remains a reliable partner and friend. Much depends on our unity, shared position, and coordinated actions – especially when it comes to security. Honoring historical memory with dignity is an important aspect of Ukrainian-Polish relations, and we are working on this together with mutual respect,” Zelensky said.

He informed Prime Minister Tusk about the conversation with President Trump and European leaders, and shared details about the preparations for our next steps. “Pressure on Russia in response to the prolongation of the war must be biting,” the head of Ukrainian state stressed.

Zelensky and Tusk also coordinated positions regarding the necessity to open the first negotiation clusters under Poland’s Presidency of the EU.

“Ukraine, for its part, has done everything necessary and deserves it. Thank you, Donald, for your support and willingness to facilitate our European integration path,” the President noted.

As reported by Ukrinform, on May 19, Poland announced the official results of its presidential election. Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski, the candidate from the ruling Civic Coalition, secured 31.3% of the vote, while Karol Nawrocki, head of the Institute of National Remembrance and the representative of the opposition party Law and Justice, received 29.5%. The second round of voting is set to take place on June 1.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk attended the summit of the “coalition of the willing” in Kyiv on May 10.

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