Zelensky, Polish President Meet Amid Historical Tensions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky engaged in bilateral meetings with Polish President Karol Nawrocki and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung during the NATO summit held in Ankara. The discussions with President Nawrocki focused on historical grievances that have caused public disagreements between Poland and Ukraine. Despite these ongoing bilateral tensions, both leaders recognized the significance of maintaining dialogue and underscored the shared threat posed by Russia.

In a separate meeting, President Zelensky and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung reached an agreement regarding North Korean soldiers who had been captured by Ukrainian forces. The two leaders decided to handle these prisoners of war on humanitarian grounds. This approach will involve respecting the wishes of the captured North Korean soldiers. The summit where this agreement was made took place on the sidelines of the broader NATO summit in Ankara.