00:00Poland's Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, has made a surprise visit to the Ukrainian city
00:06of Lviv.
00:08He met with President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss the ongoing Russian aggression against
00:12Ukraine.
00:14In the meeting, Tusk has pledged more military aid to Kiev and announced the opening of a
00:19new border crossing between the two countries.
00:23Tusk's visit is also meant to reaffirm Poland's continued support to Ukraine.
00:28And as Warsaw gears to preside over the European Union in January, the Polish Premier says
00:33his country will look to advance Ukraine's accession to both the bloc and NATO.
00:38If it depended on Poland, it wouldn't have lasted more than a day.
00:45But you can count on our diplomacy and our actions.
00:49We will do everything in our power to make the perspective of NATO membership in Ukraine
00:54more and more realistic.
00:56President Zelensky hailed Warsaw for its position, emphasizing that Poland's presidency can,
01:05quote, bring us closer to joining the EU.
01:08Zelensky also expressed the need for Europe to come together and stand with his country.
01:12He says Europe's strength stems from unity, adding that a strong Ukraine is essential
01:17for Europe's protection against Russian aggression.
01:48A lot can change for Ukraine in the coming weeks on the diplomatic front.
01:53Donald Trump, who's been vocally critical of U.S. support for Ukraine, will take office
01:57in January.
01:59Warsaw hopes its presidency over the EU will ensure Ukraine remains strong for the next
02:04six months.
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