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Zelenskiy says he had good first call with Polish President-elect Nawrocki

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Posted on July 31, 2025

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KYIV/WARSAW (Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday he had a good first call with Polish president-elect Karol Nawrocki, who is due to assume his role next week. "We trust

Zelenskiy Praises First Call with Polish President-elect Nawrocki

Zelenskiy and Nawrocki's Initial Conversation

KYIV/WARSAW (Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday he had a good first call with Polish president-elect Karol Nawrocki, who is due to assume his role next week.

Support for Ukraine

"We trust that Poland will continue to be our reliable partner and ally," Zelenskiy wrote on Telegram, emphasising the importance of continued military, political and humanitarian support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia's invasion.

Historical Issues Discussion

Zelenskiy added that the two men had agreed to conduct official visits to each other's countries.

Future Visits Planned

Although Nawrocki supports Ukraine's fight against Russia, he has said he opposes Ukraine's accession to NATO and the EU. He has also raised issues regarding the remembrance of past historical issues between Poland and Ukraine.

"Karol Nawrocki stressed that he is the voice of a nation that demands a change in Ukraine’s approach to important and so far unresolved historical issues. This should change," wrote Rafal Leskiewicz, a spokesperson for Nawrocki.

He said this would be the "subject of further discussions" between the leaders.

(Reporting by Aleksandar Vasovic and Anna Wlodarczak-Semczuk, writing by Max Hunder, editing by Andrew Cawthorne and Hugh Lawson)

Key Takeaways

  • Zelenskiy had a positive first call with Nawrocki.
  • Poland's continued support for Ukraine is crucial.
  • Nawrocki opposes Ukraine's NATO and EU accession.
  • Historical issues between Poland and Ukraine were discussed.
  • Future official visits between the two leaders are planned.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Zelenskiy say about his call with Nawrocki?
Zelenskiy mentioned that he had a good first call with Polish president-elect Karol Nawrocki and expressed trust in Poland as a reliable partner.
What topics did Zelenskiy and Nawrocki agree to discuss?
The two leaders agreed to conduct official visits to each other's countries and discuss important historical issues.
What is Nawrocki's stance on Ukraine's NATO and EU membership?
Nawrocki supports Ukraine's fight against Russia but opposes Ukraine's accession to NATO and the EU.
What did Nawrocki emphasize regarding Ukraine's historical issues?
Nawrocki stressed that he represents a nation demanding a change in Ukraine’s approach to unresolved historical issues.
What will be the focus of further discussions between Zelenskiy and Nawrocki?
Further discussions will focus on the historical issues that Nawrocki highlighted during their call.

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