Polish Prime Minister Tusk cautions Europe now in ‘pre-war period’

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has raised concerns about the genuine risk of conflict in Europe, stating that the continent is now in a phase preceding war for the first time since the conclusion of World War II

Poland’s Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, has raised concerns about the “genuine” danger of conflict in Europe, stating that for the first time since the conclusion of World War II, the continent has entered a “pre-war period.” 

“The notion of war is not merely a relic of the past. It is tangible, and it commenced over two years ago. What is most alarming presently is that virtually any scenario is feasible. We have not encountered a circumstance of this nature since 1945,” Tusk expressed in a conversation with the European media consortium LENA yesterday. 

“I understand that it may seem catastrophic, particularly for the younger populace, but we must accept a new epoch has dawned: the pre-war epoch. I am not overstating it; the situation is becoming more evident daily.” 

The incursion of Russia into Ukraine over two years ago disrupted the sense of enduring post-war peace among European leaders, leading many nations to ramp up arms production to aid both Kyiv and their own armed forces. 

Former European Council President Tusk, a strong advocate of neighboring Ukraine, mentioned yesterday that if Kyiv were to fall, “no one” in Europe would feel secure. 

Furthermore, the potential resurgence of former U.S. President Donald Trump is a pressing concern for the continent, given his openly skeptical stance towards NATO, raising doubts about the dependability of American military support should he secure re-election in November. 

“It is our duty to foster transatlantic ties, irrespective of the identity of the U.S. president,” Tusk remarked in the interview. 

Source: AP