Polish premier urges West to adopt tougher stance against Russia's domination drive

At the Warsaw Security Forum, Polish prime minister Donald Tusk urged the entire Western bloc, including Europe and the United States, to adopt a firmer policy toward Russia, which he described as battling for domination. He argued that a reinforced sanctions regime is essential to contain Moscow and support Ukraine's fight for survival. Tusk announced plans to travel to Brussels to persuade EU allies to consider a significant escalation of sanctions ahead of an upcoming summit.

He highlighted Poland's long-standing support for Ukraine since the 2022 invasion and cited past Russian hybrid attacks on Polish territory. The remarks came after U.S. President Donald Trump announced an unspecified energy truce with Russia, a move that surprised Kyiv and drew no comment from Moscow. Tusk also warned that contemporary Russian propaganda mirrors Nazi-era attempts to blame Poland for German aggression.