Polish Prime Minister Donaldas Tusk emphasized the need for Western confidence in Ukraine’s post-conflict recovery, drawing a parallel between the nation’s expected resurgence and the rebuilding of his home city, Gdansk, after World War II. Given the extensive damage inflicted upon Ukraine’s economy by the war with Russia, the country requires substantial investment, estimated in the hundreds of billions of dollars, to facilitate its reconstruction. A dedicated conference focused on Ukraine’s reconstruction in Poland proceeded under stringent security protocols, following weeks of uncertainty regarding its organization.
However, the event’s focus was complicated by a high-profile absence and a diplomatic dispute. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy did not attend the proceedings. Furthermore, tensions rose when Zelenskyy signed an order to assign the name of the UPA, the Ukrainian Insurgent Army—a group implicated in massacres of Poles during World War II—to a Ukrainian military unit.
Despite the controversy surrounding the naming decision, Tusk addressed the broader need for international support. He stated, “We can create the future,” aiming to reassure global partners about Ukraine’s capacity to rebuild following the war. The conference underscored the critical financial requirements for Ukraine to stabilize and recover from the devastation caused by the conflict.
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