$44.89€50.31

Information agency «Ukrainian National News»

Subject in the field of online media; media identifier - R40-05926

This resource is intended for persons who have reached the age of 21.

All rights reserved. © 2007 — 2026

Погода
+12°
2.6m/s
97%
751mm
Advertisement

Donald Tusk

Prime Minister of Poland
Donald Franciszek Tusk was born on April 22, 1957, in Gdańsk, to a craftsman’s family. In the late 1970s, he graduated from the Faculty of History at the University of Gdańsk. While still a student, he founded the university’s first branch of the independent Solidarity trade union. He was one of the founders of the Independent Association of Polish Students. In the late 1980s, he joined the leadership of the Gdańsk Congress of Liberals. He took part in organized protests against the authorities. He served twice as Prime Minister of Poland, and after his second term headed the Council of the European Union. In 2023, he returned to Poland and took the helm of the opposition coalition, which won the parliamentary elections and brought an end to PiS’s eight-year rule. A consistent supporter of aid to Ukraine and increased defense spending: in 2025, Poland allocated 4.7% of its GDP to defense—the highest figure in Europe.
1991
Member of the Sejm of Poland representing the Liberal Democratic Congress
2001
Co-founder of the Civic Platform party
2007
First became Prime Minister of Poland
2011
Second term as Prime Minister
2014
President of the Council of the European Union
2019
Leader of the EPP in Brussels
2023
Became Prime Minister of Poland after the coalition’s victory in the parliamentary elections
News by theme
In Poland, personnel changes are being prepared in the government after the presidential elections - Newsweek Polska

Rotations are expected in the Polish government after the presidential elections, in particular, the ministers of justice, health care and infrastructure will be replaced. Adam Bodnar may lose his position in the near future.

News of the World • June 2, 11:11 AM • 4637 views
Elections in Poland: exit poll shows minimal advantage for Trzaskowski

According to an exit poll, Rafał Trzaskowski received 50. 3% of the votes in the second round of the presidential elections in Poland. His rival, Karol Nawrocki, scored 49.7%.

Politics • June 1, 07:56 PM • 4855 views
Exclusive
End of "trade visa-free regime" between Ukraine and the EU: expert named possible scenarios

Experts discuss the possible end of the "trade visa-free regime" with the EU, which may complicate Ukrainian exports. Negotiations are underway on a transition period and new measures.

Economy • May 28, 02:57 PM • 129432 views
Zelenskyy will urgently visit Berlin to discuss Ukraine-Russia negotiations with Merz - Spiegel

Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Berlin to discuss future technical negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. Friedrich Merz plans to inform about the new package of EU sanctions against Russia.

Politics • May 26, 12:41 PM • 3312 views
Tusk called the statement of the presidential candidate of Poland about Ukraine and NATO treason

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk criticized Karol Nawrocki for saying that Poland will never support Ukraine's accession to NATO, calling it treason.

Politics • May 22, 11:58 PM • 81303 views
Tusk commented on Trump's statement about Putin's position on the war in Ukraine

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he cannot confirm reports that Trump told European leaders that Putin does not want to end the war in Ukraine. The situation is complicated, there will be no peace.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 02:24 PM • 11455 views
Polish presidential candidate Nawrocki considers Ukraine's accelerated accession to NATO "senseless" - The Guardian

Karol Nawrocki considers such an approach senseless and warns against a direct conflict between NATO and Russia. Tusk called Nawrocki's position on refusing Ukraine's accession to NATO mortally dangerous.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 01:07 PM • 3785 views
Poland is not preparing provocations on the border with Belarus: the Center for Combating Disinformation debunked another Kremlin fake

Poland has strengthened border protection due to the threat of a breakthrough by illegal migrants, and not for provocations against joint exercises of the Russian Federation and Belarus. Kremlin fakes are aimed at elections in Poland.

Politics • May 22, 10:51 AM • 2643 views
Hitler serves as a warning: European People's Party under criticism for rapprochement with the far right

The European People's Party is criticized for its rightward shift after the elections. Party leader Manfred Weber emphasizes the importance of avoiding the mistakes of the past, such as Adolf Hitler's rise to power. The politician is seeking cooperation with centrist political forces.

Politics • May 22, 08:38 AM • 2515 views
Tusk stated that he promoted the non-extension of the EU "trade visa-free regime" with Ukraine

Prime Minister Tusk announced that Poland will not extend the duty-free import of goods from Ukraine after June 5, 2025. He stated the threat to the Polish market and the need to protect interests.

Economy • May 21, 03:58 PM • 3545 views
President Zelenskyy said what he discussed during a phone call with Tusk.

The President of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of Poland discussed further steps for a peaceful settlement. The topic of opening the first negotiation clusters regarding Ukraine's accession to the EU was also raised.

Politics • May 21, 11:10 AM • 3239 views
Negotiations and sanctions: Tusk spoke by phone with Zelenskyy

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The parties discussed the latest ceasefire negotiations and sanctions against Russia.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 10:25 AM • 3275 views
Poland will not send its troops to Ukraine - Tusk

Poland does not plan to send troops to Ukraine. Instead, the country will focus on protecting the border with Russia and Belarus and will create a center for the transfer of weapons and aid.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 07:56 PM • 10918 views
Tusk stated that the "trade visa-free regime" between Ukraine and the EU will expire in June

According to Prime Minister Donald Tusk, the EU will abandon the ATM mechanism, which allowed duty-free imports of Ukrainian goods. Warsaw will return to the pre-war regime.

Economy • May 20, 06:56 PM • 7324 views
Aggressive breakthrough attempts: over 500 migrants attacked the Polish border from Belarus

Over the past weekend, more than 520 foreigners tried to illegally cross the Polish border from Belarus. Most of the violators are citizens of Afghanistan, Pakistan and African countries.

Politics • May 19, 10:22 AM • 4868 views
Almost 100 percent of the votes have been counted: the latest data on the elections in Poland

The National Electoral Commission of Poland announced the counting of 99. 99% of the votes in the elections. The leaders are Rafał Trzaskowski and Karol Nawrocki, the results vary by region.

News of the World • May 19, 07:26 AM • 3637 views
Macron and Meloni quarreled over Ukraine, Merz is trying to settle the dispute - FT

The German Chancellor is trying to reconcile Italy and France over Meloni's exclusion from the meeting on Ukraine. Macron accused her of spreading false information.

Politics • May 19, 03:27 AM • 53146 views
Polish presidential election: Trzaskowski and Nawrocki advance to the second round - Eskytpol

Rafał Trzaskowski and Karol Nawrocki advance to the second round of the Polish presidential election. Official results will be available next week, and the second round will take place on June 1.

Politics • May 18, 07:42 PM • 5346 views
Zelenskyy has no "trump cards": Trump hopes that a peace agreement will be concluded after his meeting with Putin

The US President stated that he will likely plan a meeting with Putin, after which a peace agreement will be concluded. However, if there are no results at the negotiations in Turkey, Trump did not rule out the imposition of sanctions.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 02:23 AM • 8770 views
"We are very disappointed" - German Chancellor Merz on negotiations in Istanbul

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed disappointment over Russia's lost opportunity to start ceasefire negotiations. During the talks, Russia made unacceptable demands and threatened to seize new territories.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 10:05 PM • 6156 views
We are probably still facing very difficult days: Tusk on negotiations between Russia and Ukraine

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that Russia did not show goodwill at the negotiations in Istanbul, putting forward unacceptable conditions. Politicians will continue to work for peace in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 06:01 PM • 3865 views
Chaos on the eve of elections: websites of Polish politicians attacked by pro-Russian hackers

On the eve of elections in Poland, Russian hackers attacked the websites of "Civic Platform" and other Polish parties. The government is taking measures to restore the operation of the sites.

News of the World • May 16, 04:33 PM • 3600 views
Meeting in Istanbul: How European leaders reacted to the results of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia

Negotiations in Istanbul ended without a breakthrough on a ceasefire due to unrealistic conditions set by the Russians. European leaders are coordinating actions and condemning Moscow's position.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 03:59 PM • 454297 views
Zelenskyy and European Leaders Held a Phone Conversation with Trump

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, along with the leaders of France, Germany, Britain, and Poland, held a phone conversation with Donald Trump. Details of the conversation are promised to be released later.

Politics • May 16, 01:42 PM • 3103 views
Tusk's ally Trzaskowski's rating is falling on the eve of the elections in Poland

Support for Rafał Trzaskowski is falling to 30%, while Karol Nawrocki is gaining 25%. Polls show that the second round of elections will be tense.

Politics • May 16, 11:58 AM • 2762 views
TikTok has restricted search queries related to the scandalous video featuring Macron and Mertz from their trip to Kyiv.

TikTok has restricted search queries related to a fake video about Macron and Mertz allegedly using drugs in Kyiv. Russian propagandists were spreading false information.

Politics • May 14, 07:05 PM • 5116 views
Macron announced the expansion of France's "nuclear umbrella", but pointed out an important nuance

The French President confirmed negotiations on expanding the "nuclear umbrella". He stressed that Paris will not pay for the security of other countries.

News of the World • May 14, 06:29 AM • 3164 views
"The ball is in Russia's court": German Chancellor Merz demands that Putin agree to a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine

Friedrich Merz called on Putin to agree to a ceasefire, which Ukraine has already agreed to. The US, Ukraine and Europe have put forward 22 conditions for a ceasefire.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 02:08 PM • 4129 views
Putin does not want peace, ceasefire or negotiations - Zelensky

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he has repeatedly emphasized to Donald Trump that Putin is not interested in ending the war. The US, Ukraine and the EU have put forward 22 conditions for a ceasefire.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 01:48 PM • 14653 views
Zelenskyy was forced to agree to negotiations with Putin in Istanbul so as not to offend Trump - media

Trump called for peace, disrupting the EU's plans for sanctions against Russia. Zelenskyy accepted Putin's invitation to negotiations in Istanbul, fearing to offend Trump.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 06:10 PM • 8712 views