Polish President Andrzej Duda believes that his country should play a role in any future negotiations regarding the war in Ukraine. He expressed this view in an interview with the Financial Times.

According to Duda, if the Trump administration decides to invite other nations to the negotiation table aside from Ukraine and Russia, "it would be in Ukraine's best interest to have Poland included as well."

"Looking at the resurgence of Russian imperialism, in this particular instance, Polish and Ukrainian interests align," he remarked.

However, Duda was skeptical about the possibility of deploying Polish troops to Ukraine.

"We intend to continue supporting Ukraine in the future because it is essential. However, stationing our troops there is not necessary," said the Polish president.

He also pointed out that the conclusion of Russia's war against Ukraine could trigger an increase in international organized crime, emphasizing that Kyiv would require "substantial support" to ensure its security.

"Imagine a scenario where thousands of individuals returning from the frontlines go back home. Among those fighting against Russia, many will suffer from psychological issues... They will return to their villages and cities only to find destroyed homes, damaged factories, and a lack of employment opportunities or prospects," Duda explained.

Negotiations on the War in Ukraine

There is growing concern in Europe that the U.S. might propose a peace deal for the war in Ukraine, which could disadvantage Kyiv while leaving EU countries to shoulder the burden of post-war financing and serve as guarantors.

Previously, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that any negotiations to end the war must include not only the U.S., Ukrainians, and Russians but also representatives of the European Union.

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