Tusk rejects US peace plan provisions, citing lack of Polish input

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has voiced surprise over elements of the U.S. 28-point “peace plan” for ending Russia’s war in Ukraine — a document in whose preparation Poland did not participate.

He emphasised that any decisions affecting Poland or Ukraine must involve the two countries directly.

In a message posted on X, Tusk stated: “All the decisions concerning Poland will be taken by Poles. Nothing about us without us. When it comes to peace, all the negotiations should include Ukraine. Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine.”

His remarks appear to be prompted in part by point No. 9 of the draft plan, which suggests that “European fighter jets could be stationed in Poland.” Poland is also referenced in a draft supplementary document outlining proposed security guarantees for Ukraine, reflecting Warsaw’s role in the so-called “coalition of the resolute.”

The U.S. plan—crafted without any formal input from Poland—lays out a framework for a potential political settlement between Ukraine and Russia. It includes a wide range of security, territorial, economic, and political provisions intended to shape the contours of a future peace agreement.

Although neither Washington nor Kyiv has officially confirmed the document, media outlets, including Reuters, have obtained copies indicating that the proposal envisions substantial territorial concessions by Ukraine and restrictions on the size of its future armed forces.

In addition, the 28-point proposal calls for security guarantees for Ukraine if a settlement with Russia is reached—guarantees that could potentially require cooperation from NATO member states, including Poland.

Polish Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz echoed Tusk's position, stressing that no sustainable peace can be achieved without Ukraine’s full involvement and consent. “There can be no just peace without Ukraine’s participation. Without Ukraine’s acceptance,” he said. “And we will never consent to limiting the functioning of NATO countries, including Poland, including hosting allied aircraft or soldiers.”

He added that Poland would be open to expanding the presence of European and NATO aircraft on its territory: “If there is a will and action is taken to increase the presence of European and NATO aircraft in Poland, then we are absolutely interested in that. But I think the most important thing is Ukraine’s opinion on the peace plan for Ukraine.”

By Tamilla Hasanova