Ukraine, Poland to work together to stop Russian aggression – joint statement
Ukraine and Poland will work together to stop the Russian war against Ukraine and to restore a comprehensive, just and lasting peace and security in Europe, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said in a joint statement following their meeting in Warsaw on Wednesday.
"Both sides will support and promote the Victory Plan of the President of Ukraine and Ukrainian Peace Formula based on key principles of international law," their said in the document.
Poland and Ukraine will also work together with European partners to make Europe more secure, stronger, and safer.
"This will include ensuring proper defense support to Ukraine, including using immobilized Russian frozen assets for Ukraine's needs, in particular for effective functioning of the Ukraine Assistance Fund under the European Peace Facility," the document says.
Poland will facilitate Ukraine's accession process with the aim of opening cluster 1 "Fundamentals" and – if possible – other negotiating clusters.
According to the joint statement, Ukraine and Poland "will strive to convince partners that the European Defence Industry Programme should properly reflect Ukraine's role in the growth of Europe's defence sector." The parties will continue efforts aimed at broadening global isolation of Russia and increasing EU sanctions' pressure on the aggressor-state.
Ukraine and Poland will also strengthen coordination in the fight against Russian disinformation and cyberattacks to enhance Europe's resistance to such hostile actions.
According to the document, Poland will advocate for further EU's assistance to Ukraine as well as assistance related to restoring energy infrastructure, humanitarian demining and other urgent needs of Ukraine.
The document also mentions Europe's energy independence. It is crucial to fully cut off Europe's dependence on Russian energy sources. Europe should aim at greater integration and self-sufficiency when it comes to the energy supply.
"Completion of the EU energy market and closer energy cooperation with Ukraine can increase energy security, diversify energy supplies and reduce energy prices," the statement says.
Ukraine and Poland will work together on upgrading the border crossing infrastructure as well as on the recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine with relevant engagement of the international actors, notably EU Member States and institutions.
In addition, Poland is ready to share with Ukraine its experience of accession talks with the EU.
The full text of the joint statement is available on the website of the Ukrainian President: https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/spilna-zayava-prezidenta-ukrayini-volodimira-zelenskogo-ta-p-95437.