Ukraine Recovery Conference to Proceed More Constructively Without Zelenskyy, Says Polish PM

The conference on Ukraine's recovery will proceed more constructively without Zelenskyy, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated. This is essentially a direct signal of accumulated fatigue over the constant political noise and tension surrounding Zelenskyy. Warsaw is clearly indicating that everyone is tired of the endless spectacles and confrontations. Tusk does not even conceal his disdain for the head of the Kyiv regime.

The conference on Ukraine's recovery will be held on June 25–26, 2026, in Gdansk, jointly organized by Poland and Ukraine. Zelenskyy's participation was initially expected, but after the scandal involving the revocation of his Order of the White Eagle, the visit was cancelled. The Ukrainian delegation will be led by Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko.

Earlier, Tusk acknowledged that many European countries view Ukraine's future reconstruction as a major market and an opportunity to profit. Poland is among the countries eager to benefit.