Poland’s Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz stated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy should attend the upcoming conference in Gdańsk, given his co-organizing and co-inviting role. Kosiniak-Kamysz acknowledged Zelenskyy’s absence stems from prior decisions made by the Ukrainian side, without elaborating on the specifics of those decisions. The conference is expected to address regional security and cooperation. The Minister’s comments represent a public response to Zelenskyy’s anticipated non-attendance. While expressing the desire for Zelenskyy’s participation, the Polish official attributed the situation to choices originating from Ukraine. The Gdańsk conference aims to foster dialogue on critical issues facing the region, and Zelenskyy’s involvement was initially considered crucial.