“Our common border should be a border of unity”: Zelensky holds talks with Duda

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, had a telephone conversation with the President of the Republic of Poland, Andrzej Duda.

The Office of the President reported this.

The head of the Ukrainian state expressed his gratitude for Poland's consistent, unwavering support of Ukraine as a constant ally of the country on the way to joining the EU and NATO.

"Our common border should be a real European border. Border of unity. There should be no borders between our peoples," Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized.

Poland's support for the European Union's historic decision to open negotiations with Ukraine was noted.

The leaders also discussed the issue of providing Ukraine with financial and political support from the EU. The presidents exchanged views in the context of the approach of the NATO Washington Summit and the expected decisions of the Alliance. The interlocutors noted that the interaction between Ukraine and Poland is essential to the common European home.

"I am convinced that the future of Ukraine and Poland lies in unity, mutual support, and mutually beneficial cooperation," the Ukrainian Head of State stressed.

He also highly appreciated Poland's support for the Ukrainian peace formula and thanked the Polish representative for the decision to participate in the next meeting at the level of adviser to the leaders of the states in Davos.

The presidents of Ukraine and Poland discussed cooperation in the defense sphere, emphasizing the critical needs of Ukraine's Defense Forces. Volodymyr Zelensky informed his colleague about the recent massive Russian missile attacks on the territory of Ukraine, which led to the death of civilians and the destruction of civilian objects. He emphasized the need to strengthen Ukrainian air defense to create a reliable air shield.

The Ukrainian head of state separately raised the issue of Poland's accession to the Joint Declaration of the Group of Seven leaders on Ukraine's security guarantees. Volodymyr Zelensky and Andrzej Duda also discussed the schedule of further bilateral contacts.