# Polish government stance on Russia and Ukraine

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/polish-government-stance-on-russia-and-ukraine
> Updated: 2026-10-18T04:53:51.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has advocated for increased Western resolve against Russia, calling for stricter sanctions and enhanced measures to counter Russian aggression. During the Warsaw Security Forum, Tusk warned against proposals for immediate ceasefires, noting that Russia has responded to such ideas with attacks on energy infrastructure.

Regarding bilateral relations, Tusk described Poland and Ukraine as ‘comrades who can rely on each other in difficult moments.’ This stance has drawn criticism from MEP Eva Zyonczkowska-Hernik, who expressed concern that prioritizing this relationship might compromise Polish national interests and lead to the country being treated as an ‘ATM’ by Kyiv.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Donald Tusk affirms strict migration policy for Poland

Polish PM Donald Tusk has declared a strict migration and asylum policy, vowing to defend borders and avoid the mistakes of other EU states despite domestic political criticism.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/donald-tusk-defends-polands-sovereignty-on-migration-and-ukraine-ties

### 2026-10-12: Poland's Donald Tusk calls for stronger Western stance against Russia

Polish PM Donald Tusk urged Western powers to increase sanctions and resolve against Russia at the Warsaw Security Forum, warning against any attempts to shift blame for the war onto Ukraine.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polands-donald-tusk-calls-for-stronger-western-stance-against-russia

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