Poland is positioning itself not just as a supportive neighbor to war-torn Ukraine, but as a strategic beneficiary of its eventual reconstruction. Speaking at the Euroterminal Slawkow railway hub on May 26, Prime Minister Donald Tusk openly declared that Poland intends to profit from Ukraine’s rebuilding process, underlining that national interest and economic gain will go hand in hand with humanitarian and political support.

“It is not wrong to say: we want to earn big money for Poland on the reconstruction of Ukraine,” Tusk stated candidly during his press appearance. “We want to help, but we also want to earn money on it, and this special hub is needed for this purpose.”

The statement marked a departure from the more altruistically framed rhetoric typically associated with European assistance to Ukraine. Tusk’s comments have sparked both interest and criticism, with some praising the pragmatic approach and others accusing Warsaw of turning the crisis into a business opportunity. Nonetheless, the message is clear: Poland wants to be at the economic forefront of Ukraine’s post-war revival.

Tusk delivered his remarks at the Euroterminal Slawkow, a logistics hub located near the intersection of the Pan-European Transport Corridors III and VI. Established in 2010, the terminal has become increasingly relevant in recent years, serving as a logistical link between Western Europe and Ukraine. Its infrastructure currently supports connections with countries like Germany, Lithuania, Italy, and several Ukrainian cities. infrastructure

The prime minister underscored the importance of expanding the site’s capabilities, suggesting that Slawkow could evolve into a critical transshipment point for........

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