Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned of the threat that the conflict in Ukraine poses to Europe, stating that for the first time since the end of World War II, the continent is entering a "pre-war era." In an interview on Friday with the "Lina" media network, which includes the largest coalition of European newspapers, Tusk said, "War is no longer a concept of the past. It is a reality that started over two years ago. What is currently most concerning is that any scenario is possible. We have not seen a situation like this since 1945."
He added, "I know it sounds devastating, especially for the younger generation, but we must get used to the fact that a new era has begun: a pre-war era. I am not exaggerating; it becomes clearer every day."
The Russian invasion of Ukraine more than two years ago has disrupted the leaders' sense of stable peace in Europe after the war, prompting many European countries to accelerate arms production to supply Kyiv and its forces with what they need.
The former President of the European Council, whose country has been one of the strongest supporters of neighboring Ukraine, emphasized on Friday that if Kyiv loses the war, "no one" in Europe will feel safe.
The potential return of former U.S. President Donald Trump to the White House is also a top concern for the continent, especially given his public skepticism towards NATO. Tusk stated in the interview, "Our mission is to strengthen transatlantic relations, regardless of who the U.S. president is."
