Former US Ambassador to Poland Georgette Mosbacher powerfully criticized the absence of president Charles Nawrocki at a key gathering in Washington. According to Polsat News, the diplomat admitted that she was "disappointed" by the deficiency of Polish typical in historical peace talks in the White House.
On Monday, August 18, Donald Trump met with Volodymyr Zelenski and European leaders in the Oval Office. Among the European delegations there was no Polish representative, which caused diplomatic criticism.
Criticism of the fresh administration
Mosbacher attributed Poland's absence to the difficulties of the fresh administration, not to a deliberate diplomatic omission. "Probably it is Poland's fault, more than anyone else" - said erstwhile ambassador on Polsat News.
The erstwhile diplomat added that the fresh president "was sworn in recently, his administration is just settling in". Mosbacher besides expressed hope that the Polish president "will feel assured and will be aware that Poland plays an crucial function in this war".
Breakthrough in Peace talks
Trump informed of the start of preparations for the gathering of Zelenski with Vladimir Putin as the main consequence of the Monday negotiations. The U.S. president added that he discussed this plan with the Russian dictator during a telephone conversation during negotiations with European leaders.
Zelenski at a later press conference confirmed that Russia had proposed a bilateral gathering with Ukraine, followed by tripartite talks with the US head of state. "Ukraine will never halt in its efforts to accomplish peace, but at the level of close cooperation with our partners" - stated the president of Ukraine.
European unity
Emmanuel Macron made clear the position of Europe during his gathering at the Oval Office. "Everyone who sits at this table wants peace," said the president of France according to IAR reports.
Macron emphasized that "tripartial talks can benefit" and are the "only way" to scope a permanent agreement. The discussions besides included plans for Kiev to acquisition US weapons worth $90 billion from European funds under the safety guarantee.
Strategic partnership
Mosbacher besides emphasized strong relations between Warsaw and Washington. Although Nawrocki's presidency lasts only a twelve days, he already has a gathering with Trump.
"The fact that president Trump showed his support in the presidential run and so shortly after his engagement with him shows how crucial Poland is to the US" - said the politician. The erstwhile ambassador expressed the belief that "in the following months Poland will increase its role, at the expense of another European countries".
Sources used: "Polsat News", "IAR" Note: This article has been edited with the aid of Artificial Intelligence.
