Polish PM Urges U.S. Republicans to Support Ukraine Aid, Expresses Disappointment – Reuters

WARSAW – Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk expressed strong disapproval on Thursday regarding Republican senators in the U.S. for obstructing a $60 billion aid package intended for Ukraine. He suggested that former President Ronald Reagan would be “turning in his grave” over the decision.

On Wednesday, Republican senators defeated a bipartisan initiative aimed at enhancing border security, which had been in the works for several months. While they indicated openness to approving military aid for Ukraine and Israel, this assistance had previously been contingent upon the border security deal.

In a message posted on social media, Tusk addressed the Republican senators directly, stating, “Ronald Reagan, who helped millions of us to win back our freedom and independence, must be turning in his grave today. Shame on you.”

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Poland has emerged as one of the country’s most committed allies.

Ronald Reagan, who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989, was recognized for his firm stance against the Soviet Union, famously denouncing it as the “evil empire.”

For months, U.S. Republicans have maintained that any additional financial support for Ukraine and Israel should also tackle the significant influx of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, a matter of great concern among voters.

Donald Trump, the leading candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, has indicated he would seek reimbursement from European allies for approximately $200 billion worth of military supplies sent to Ukraine. This has raised concerns that funding for Kyiv in its ongoing conflict with Russia may diminish significantly if Trump were to return to office.