Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk states that peace in Ukraine is not possible as long as Vladimir Putin is in power in Russia, warning of the risks of a "permanent war".

In an interview for The Sunday Times, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that he does not expect a lasting peace in Ukraine as long as Russian President Vladimir Putin remains in power. Tusk emphasized that the conflict could become a "permanent and eternal war" without a significant change in Russia. He expressed confidence that Ukraine will survive as an independent state and highlighted that Russia is facing severe economic difficulties due to international sanctions. However, Tusk warned that Russia has an advantage in the determination with which it fights, which poses a major challenge for the West. He also urged Britain not to underestimate the Russian threat, mentioning that Russia could attack any European capital, including London, and highlighted the cyber risks that Europe is exposed to.