Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Zelenskiy Meets Poland's Nawrocki Amid EU Aid Deal
Ukraine's President Zelenskiy is meeting Poland's President Nawrocki in Warsaw.
This meeting is important because Poland is a key ally for Ukraine in the war against Russia.
The European Union has also agreed to give Ukraine 90 billion euros over the next two years to help with the war and the country's economy.
Some people in Poland are not happy with how much support Ukraine is getting, and there are disagreements in Polish politics about this.
Meanwhile, Russia's President Putin has criticized European leaders, saying they are following the United States too much.
Belgium had some concerns about using frozen Russian money to help Ukraine, but they are now part of the agreement.
Volodymyr Zelenskiy to meet Poland's President Karol Nawrocki in Warsaw to strengthen relations.
EU agrees to provide Ukraine with 90 billion euros in financial support for 2026-27.
Poland's public opinion is divided, with 57% opposing the $100 million arms purchase for Ukraine.
Nawrocki insists Zelenskiy should thank Poland for its support before considering a visit to Kyiv.
Putin criticizes European leaders, calling them 'subordinate little pigs' following U.S. policies.
- Who
- Volodymyr Zelenskiy (Ukraine), Karol Nawrocki (Poland), European leaders, Vladimir Putin (Russia)
- What
- Meeting between Zelenskiy and Nawrocki, EU approves financial support for Ukraine
- When
- Meeting on Friday, EU decision announced on Thursday
- Where
- Warsaw, Poland and Brussels, Belgium
- Why
- To shore up relations and secure financial support for Ukraine's war effort
- Meeting Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- EU Financial Support
- 90 billion euros for 2026-27
- EU Loan Terms
- Interest-free
- Poland's Refugee Sentiment
- Hardening attitudes towards Ukrainian refugees
- Public Opinion on Arms
- 57% negative opinion on Poland's $100 million arms purchase for Ukraine
- Zelenskiy's Stance
- Maintaining relations with Poland is 'very important'
- Putin's Criticism
- Called European leaders 'subordinate little pigs'
- Belgium's Opposition
- Cited potential legal risks from using frozen Russian assets