Polish PM Tusk Urges Pressure on Russia Not Zelensky Over Territories

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has called for the international community to pressure Russia to end its aggression rather than pressuring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to make territorial concessions. Tusk emphasized that appeasement has never led to a just and lasting peace and stressed the importance of a constructive diplomatic approach to achieve stable peace while reinforcing pressure on Russia. This stance comes amid reports that at a meeting on October 17, US President Donald Trump urged Zelensky to accept Russian terms to end the war, warning of potential destruction if Ukraine refused. Putin reportedly demanded full control over the Donetsk region in exchange for withdrawing from other territories, but Zelensky rejected giving up any additional lands. Both Trump and Zelensky agreed that a ceasefire should come first, though Trump expressed uncertainty about Ukraine regaining all lost territories. Tusk's position highlights the priority of holding Russia accountable instead of forcing Ukraine into premature concessions.