Peace in Ukraine is unlikely to be reached before winter, Polish PM says

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated on Tuesday that a peace agreement in Ukraine is unlikely before winter, citing Russia's rigid stance. Tusk, who discussed the situation with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, anticipates Russia will prolong the conflict at least until winter. He noted, "Everyone expects an escalation of actions from Russia at this time." Poland plans to host military exercises with French and British troops in the autumn to prepare for ensuring security in Ukraine and the region after a ceasefire or peace agreement is eventually reached, aiming to provide "real security guarantees for Ukraine, but also for the region."