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WARSAW (Reuters) -Poland's prime minister cautioned on Thursday against having any "illusions" about Donald Trump's stance on Ukraine, after the U.S. president said in a rhetorical shift that he believed Kyiv could retake all its land occupied by Russia.
Trump's comments on Tuesday prompted relief among some but also suspicion among others that he is ready to leave Europe more to its own devices in supporting Ukraine against Russia's invasion.
"President Trump stated that Ukraine, with the support of the European Union, could reclaim its entire territory," Tusk wrote on social media platform X on Thursday.
"Behind this surprising optimism lies a promise of reduced U.S. involvement and a shift of responsibility for ending the war to Europe. Better truth than illusions."
Poland's nationalist president, Karol Nawrocki, said on Wednesday that Trump's remarks were "great".
Nawrocki and Tusk agree on the need to help Ukraine in the war. But Nawrocki prioritises relations with the White House and believes the EU should not get involved in defence, while Tusk says the bloc should play a role alongside NATO and the United States.
(Reporting by Anna Wlodarczak-Semczuk; Editing by Timothy Heritage)
Poland's prime minister cautioned against having any 'illusions' about Trump's stance on Ukraine, emphasizing the need for a realistic understanding of U.S. involvement.
Trump's comments prompted relief among some but raised suspicion among others that he might be ready to reduce U.S. support for Europe in the Ukraine conflict.
Both President Nawrocki and Prime Minister Tusk agree on the necessity to help Ukraine in the war, although they differ on the role of the EU in defense matters.
Tusk warned that behind Trump's surprising optimism lies a promise of reduced U.S. involvement, shifting the responsibility for ending the war to Europe.
President Nawrocki described Trump's remarks as 'great', indicating a positive reception towards the U.S. president's comments on Ukraine.
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