Speaking to state broadcaster TVP Info, Szłapka addressed questions over Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s absence from Monday’s meeting in London, where UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosted Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky, France’s Emmanuel Macron and Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz for talks at 10 Downing Street.
Szłapka said the London gathering was "one of many formats" proposed by its host, and added that discussions on Ukraine now take place across "dozens" of diplomatic channels at different levels.
"Poland takes part in most of these formats," he said. "At this stage, the most important conversations are happening through national security advisers."
He added that Deputy Foreign Minister Robert Kupiecki "remains in constant contact with all our partners."
Pushed on whether Poland had been sidelined in talks about securing peace in Ukraine, Szłapka rejected the claim, insisting that Tusk is in "continuous contact" with allied leaders.
"Not every format brings results," he said. "And Poland does not want – and should not be expected – to take part in those that may require us to authorise positions we cannot agree with."
Following Monday’s London meeting, Starmer held calls with other European allies.
His office later said leaders of the UK, France, Germany and Ukraine – along with partners elsewhere in Europe – agreed the conflict had reached "a critical moment" and that support for Kyiv must be stepped up.
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Source: PAP, Reuters