Tusk highlights historical issues at Ukraine recovery conference in Gdańsk
At the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk reiterated the importance of historical reconciliation for Ukraine's EU path, while Ukraine's delegation focused on aid and agreements.
The Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC-2026) in Gdańsk saw Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk reiterate that addressing historical matters is integral to Ukraine's path towards European Union membership, emphasizing reconciliation for "true, full unification." Ukraine's delegation, led by Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, publicly thanked Poland for its support following the Russian invasion and reportedly avoided sensitive subjects. Ukraine anticipates signing over 160 agreements totaling more than 10 billion euros during the conference. Separately, the Vice Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada stressed the importance of preserving Ukrainian-Polish partnership and dialogue, advocating for mutual respect free from "domination or threats."
Sources: Радіо Свобода, Українська правда
How outlets assessed this
- Jun 25, 2026, 04:30 PM UTC
- Радіо Свобода Neutral Reported Tusk's emphasis on historical issues for EU accession and Ukraine's delegation avoiding sensitive topics.
- Українська правда Cautious Stressed the need for mutual respect and preserving partnership between Ukraine and Poland amidst current challenges.
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Earlier coverage
- Jun 25, 2026, 10:30 AM UTCPolish prime minister Tusk highlights historical issues as part of Ukraine's EU accession