In a joint media briefing with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk expressed unwavering support for Ukraine against Russia's invasion and pledged to resolve the recent disagreements between Warsaw and Kyiv over grain shipments and trucking.

During the briefing, Tusk emphasized Poland's commitment to bolstering Ukraine's chances of victory in the ongoing conflict. "Poland will do everything to increase Ukraine's chances of victory in this war," Tusk declared, adding that the battle taking place in Ukraine was symbolic of the global struggle between good and evil.

The meeting between Tusk and Zelenskyy also highlighted plans for joint arms production between the two countries, further solidifying their alliance against Russia. President Zelenskyy took to social media to announce discussions on a new form of cooperation aimed at larger-scale arms purchases to meet Ukrainian needs.

Poland has emerged as a crucial ally for Ukraine as it fights against Russia's aggression while seeking more financial and military support from Western partners. Additionally, Poland has demonstrated its dedication by accepting over one million Ukrainian refugees.

However, tensions between Poland and Ukraine escalated last year due to economic competition stemming from Ukrainian food producers and truckers, which infuriated Polish farmers and truckers who claimed that their livelihoods were under threat. The situation became even more complicated during the war when Ukrainian ports were blocked, leading food producers to rely on road routes through Europe for their shipments.

In response to these grievances, Polish farmers and truckers staged protests, resulting in disrupted border crossings and potential interruptions in aid to Ukraine. Polish truckers recently agreed to suspend their protests until March 1, providing temporary relief from the situation.

Prime Minister Tusk's visit coincided with Ukraine's Unity Day holiday, which commemorates the unification of western and eastern Ukraine in 1919. Furthermore, President Zelenskyy announced plans for draft legislation that could grant Ukrainian citizenship to foreigners who fought against Russia in Ukraine, excluding Russians from this provision.

Meanwhile, the Kremlin accused Ukraine of orchestrating an attack on a gas terminal at the Baltic port of Ust-Luga, located over 850km (530 miles) away from the Ukraine border. The gas facility, belonging to Novatek, Russia's largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), was set ablaze over the weekend. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov condemned the incident and criticized the "bestial face" of the Kyiv regime, holding them responsible for targeting civil infrastructure and people.

Additionally, Moscow-installed officials in eastern Ukraine reported that Ukrainian shelling resulted in the deaths of at least 27 people on the outskirts of a Russian-occupied city. The Kremlin denounced this as a "monstrous terrorist act," while the Ukrainian military denied any involvement.

In recent weeks, Ukraine's allies, including British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and France's new Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne, have visited Kyiv to reaffirm their continued support for the country's long-term defense against Russia's forces. This comes amid concerns that Western support for Ukraine might be wavering.

The meeting between Tusk and Zelenskyy, the plans for joint arms production, and the ongoing efforts to address the economic disputes between Poland and Ukraine demonstrate the strength of their partnership in confronting Russia's aggression and defending Ukraine's sovereignty.