Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Warsaw on Thursday to discuss their countries’ cooperation in supporting Ukraine. During a press conference, Tusk clarified that Poland does not plan to deploy troops in Ukraine following a ceasefire.

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During a press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron on Dec. 12, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk addressed speculation about a possible peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, emphasizing that no such actions are currently planned.

French President Emmanuel Macron is reportedly considering a potential European peacekeeping mission in Ukraine as a safeguard against renewed Russian aggression. He plans to consult with Poland, which he views as a key ally for such an initiative.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Thursday also addressed the possibility but said that Russia needed to stop shelling Ukraine first.

This planned discussion follows former NATO Deputy Secretary-General Camille Grand suggestion that Macron has conveyed to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump that Europe not only has a stake in U.S.-Russia negotiations but is also prepared to contribute financially and assume risks associated with safeguarding Ukraine's sovereignty.

French President Emmanuel Macron plans to hold discussions with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Warsaw on Thursday regarding European support for Ukraine in light of the power shift in the United States.

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Poland on Thursday, December 12. During his visit, he plans to discuss a European peacekeeping mission to preserve Ukraine's sovereignty, Rzeczpospolita. reports.