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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated on July 14, 2026, that a ceasefire or peace agreement in Ukraine is unlikely in the near future due to Russia's rigid stance. He discussed the situation with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Tusk expects Russia to escalate actions and prolong the conflict at least until winter. He also announced that Poland will host military exercises with French and British troops in the autumn to prepare for providing security guarantees to Ukraine after a potential peace deal.
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Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he had discussed the improbability of a Russia ceasefire with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Updated - July 16, 2026 02:33 pm IST Warsaw
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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) it seemed very unlikely that peace in Ukraine would be reached soon, and he expected Russia to extend the conflict at least until the winter.
He said he had discussed the situation with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
“At this point, it seems unlikely that a ceasefire or peace agreement will be reached in the near future, given the rigid stance of Russia and President Putin,” Mr. Tusk told journalists in Paris.
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“Everyone expects an escalation of actions from Russia at this time, and it’s quite likely that Russia will want to prolong this war at least until the winter.”
Mr. Tusk said Poland would host military exercises with French and British troops in the autumn so that they can be prepared to ensure security for Ukraine and the region after a peace agreement or ceasefire is eventually reached.
“These will be exercises that prepare the entire coalition (of the willing) gathered today in Paris for such real security guarantees for Ukraine, but also for the region,” he said.
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Published - July 14, 2026 02:47 pm IST
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