Trump-Putin Talks in Miami? Tusk Warns of Consequences for Ukraine | Times Now World

📅 Sep 24, 2026 Times Now World 8 MIN 652 VIEWS 6 SEGMENTS · 4 SPEAKERS

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday that inviting Russian President Vladimir Putin to the December G20 summit in Miami could encourage Moscow to continue its policies toward Ukraine. Tusk said Poland had no influence over the U.S. decision but added that he would support the invitation if it helped bring about what he described as a just peace. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington had invited Putin to the summit as an opportunity for him to engage with President Donald Trump and other world leaders. The Kremlin said it would consider the invitation, while no decis...

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Donald Tusk, Prime Minister of Poland, discussed the potential invitation of Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit. He recalled that after Russia's first attack on Ukraine, Russia was excluded from the G8, which became the G7, and that during a summit in Canada, he had argued against President Trump's suggestion to include Putin, as it would justify Russian aggression. Tusk said that if inviting Putin to the G20 could bring a just peace, he would be in favor, but he fears it would encourage Russia's aggressive policy. He emphasized Poland's unique position as the only country bordering both Russia and Belarus and Ukraine, and the high costs Poland pays for supporting Ukraine. He stressed that Poland knows the difference between peace and capitulation, and that forced capitulation of Ukraine would lead to tragedy for other nations. He expressed support for President Trump's peace efforts but worried they might embolden Putin.

Key takeaways

Tusk fears inviting Putin to the G20 would encourage Russian aggression, not peace.
Poland is the only country bordering both Russia and Belarus and Ukraine.
Tusk supports Trump's peace initiative but worries it may embolden Putin.
Poland pays 'gigantic costs' for supporting Ukraine, including organizing aid transfer channels.
Tusk distinguishes peace from capitulation, warning forced Ukrainian capitulation would be a prelude to tragedy.

Chapters

0:00G20 invitation for Putin
1:54Historical exclusion from G8
3:33Current stance on Putin's invitation
4:33Poland's unique position and costs

Questions asked in this interview

0:00What do you think about inviting Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit, and how should the European Union react?

Krzysztof Polasik 0:00 ↗

Krzysztof Polasik, Polskie Radio. A question to both prime ministers. What do you think about inviting Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit, and how should the European Union react?

Boyko Borisov 0:15 ↗

I think that in such a complicated situation, and in connection with what Prime Minister Tusk said about ballistic missiles falling near the border, that drones are also reaching Bulgaria, not to mention Romania, the risk is growing. This conflict is escalating, and we must use every reason, every opportunity for dialogue. Lines of communication in a conflict of such an intense nature should be open, and every opportunity to talk about peace must be used. We have no interest in this war continuing. It is a war of attrition. I would like to take this opportunity to share with the state and, above all, with Prime Minister Tusk, that we have a growing number of Bulgarian tourists in Poland. We have hundreds of students studying at these wonderful universities, and many Bulgarian consuls general. We have very good relations with them, who support these students here and back cultural programs at the Bulgarian embassy.

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Tusk, D. (2026, September 24). Trump-Putin Talks in Miami? Tusk Warns of Consequences for Ukraine | Times Now World [Interview transcript]. Times Now World. CEOInterviews.AI. https://ceointerviews.ai/interview/2959445/

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Key Quotes (1)

“The problem of Russia's and President Putin's presence in international formats is a matter we have been considering for many, many years. After Russia's first attack on Ukraine, it was out of the question for Russia to participate in the G8 format, and that format turned into the G7, that is, the largest, most serious states that respect the international order and the foundations of democracy. S”

▶ 1:54 CONTROVERSIAL POLICY

Mentioned in this interview

Vladimir Putin President: Tusk discussed the potential invitation of Putin to the G20 and his aggressive policy.

Ukraine: Tusk mentioned Poland's support for Ukraine and the costs of the war.

Russia: Tusk discussed Russia's exclusion from the G8 and its aggressive actions.

Belarus: Tusk noted Poland borders Belarus, emphasizing its unique position.

Earlier, on the same topics

“The situation is serious. We are increasingly better prepared for every scenario. We would like to avoid bad events, but I am not one of those who will close their eyes to reality and pretend nothing is happening. I don't want to scare anyone. There is no direct threat to Poland at this moment. No, ”

May 20, 2026 at 43:38 →

“I warned many months ago, also a few weeks ago, that there could be an escalation of the situation not only regarding the Ukrainian-Russian war, but also regarding the entire eastern flank. I am not surprised that for several days there have been signals indicating that chaos may also affect our nei”

May 20, 2026 at 42:57 →

“I am convinced that our American allies will seriously treat any potential threats and provocations that may appear, let's call things by their name, in relation to our Baltic neighbors. We are working with the Baltic and Scandinavian countries to strengthen the protection of European borders. All t”

May 20, 2026 at 24:34 →

“I know that today it may not be very popular to speak well of Ukraine, but I know, and this knowledge is much more important, that Poland's security depends directly on the effective actions of the Ukrainian military, also in the air. If the Ukrainians had much more of what they are constantly askin”

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About Donald Tusk

Donald Tusk, in his capacity as Poland's Prime Minister, has been focused on domestic economic policy and national security. In late September 2026, he presented the government's 2027 budget proposal, which includes a reform of the personal income tax scale. The plan would raise the first tax bracket threshold to 130,000 PLN at a 12% rate and introduce a new 24% intermediate rate for income between 130,000 and 150,000 PLN. Tusk stated that the changes would benefit 3.5 million taxpayers and would be financed by an increased CIT on the largest companies. He also appealed to President Karol Nawrocki to sign the accompanying bills, saying he had heard signals that the presidential palace did not support the tax cuts. Regarding fuel prices, Tusk attributed high costs to the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, and urged the president to sign a bill taxing oil companies' windfall profits to fund lower prices at the pump. On security matters, Tusk has repeatedly warned of an escalating threat from Russia. He stated that Russia's actions toward Ukraine are becoming more aggressive and moving closer to Poland's border, citing drone strikes near a Polish border crossing and the need to scramble aircraft regularly. Following a meeting with security chiefs in September, he said Poland must prepare for intensified Russian actions in the coming weeks and months, and that an escalation affecting Polish territory could not be ruled out. Tusk also commented on the potential invitation of Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit in Miami, saying he would support it if it led to a just peace, but expressed concern it might encourage further Russian aggression. He has continued to defend support for Ukraine, describing it as essential to Poland's own security.

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