Poland denies Kellogg's claim about readiness to send troops to Ukraine
Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski reported this on social media platform X, according to Ukrinform.
"There are no and will be no plans to send Polish troops to Ukraine. Poland shares responsibility for defending NATO's eastern flank and providing logistical support to its neighbor under attack," Kosiniak-Kamysz wrote.
Sikorski, for his part, said he "confirms" Kosiniak-Kamysz's statement.
U.S. Special Envoy to Ukraine Keith Kellogg stated in an interview with Fox News that Poland is allegedly considering joining a "resilience force" that could be deployed on the west bank of the Dnipro River.
On May 10, Ukraine, together with its allies — France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Poland — proposed a 30-day unconditional ceasefire. Should Russia refuse, Ukraine's allies intend to increase sanctions against Moscow.
Later, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin suggested resuming direct negotiations with Ukraine "from where they were interrupted" in 2022 — in Istanbul, Turkey.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he expected Russia to cease fire starting Monday, May 12, and that he will be waiting for Putin in Turkey on May 15.
