Zelenskyy and Poland's new PM conduct first phone conversation

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, and Donald Tusk, the new Prime Minister of Poland, have held their first telephone conversation.

Source: Zelenskyy on Twitter (X), cited by European Pravda

Details: Zelenskyy stated that the conversation took place while he was on a visit in Norway.

While in Oslo, I had a call with Poland’s Prime Minister @DonaldTusk. I congratulated my friend on his appointment and the beginning of a new chapter in our bilateral relations.

As the #EUCO summit approaches, we discussed its upcoming decisions that will bring the entire… — Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) December 13, 2023

The President reported that he had congratulated Tusk on his appointment and "the beginning of a new chapter" in bilateral relations between Ukraine and Poland.

Quote: "As the European Council summit approaches, we discussed its upcoming decisions that will bring the entire European community together. I heard words of genuine support. We are stronger when we are together – Ukraine and Poland.

I am confident that, with the new government in Poland, we will expedite the resolution of all outstanding issues in our relations in a mutually beneficial manner."

Zelenskyy added that he had agreed with Tusk on a schedule for further contacts and invited him to visit Ukraine at his earliest convenience.

Background:

• The Ukrainian side has invited Tusk to Kyiv and it wants the visit to take place as soon as possible.
• On 13 December, Tusk’s government was sworn in at the Presidential Palace and officially started its work. Almost right away after that, Tusk went to Brussels to participate in the EU summit.
• His first meeting with Zelenskyy may be held on the morning of 14 December.  

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