Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki was not invited to this week’s Ukraine Reconstruction Conference in Gdańsk, according to Marcin Przydacz, head of the Presidential International Policy Bureau. Przydacz expressed hope that Prime Minister Donald Tusk will prioritize Polish interests during the conference, rather than solely focusing on financial aid for Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The omission of President Nawrocki from the invite list signals potential tensions between the presidential office and the current government. This year’s conference aims to gather international support for Ukraine’s post-war recovery. The Polish government, led by Prime Minister Tusk, has been a strong supporter of Ukraine since the start of the conflict. Przydacz’s statement suggests a disagreement over the approach to providing assistance and representing Polish interests at the event. The conference is expected to draw numerous international leaders and investors.
