In a recent communication with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Tusk articulated Poland’s essential role in discussions concerning Ukraine’s future. He highlighted that agreements made without Polish participation would not be acknowledged by Poland. This statement follows a meeting in London involving Merz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, where a unified European stance on Russia was established. Tusk also noted dissatisfaction from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni regarding the E3 format, suggesting a potential E5 meeting to include more nations in the dialogue.