Polish President Karol Nawrocki will not attend the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdansk this week, as he was not issued an invitation by Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
A senior aide to the president, Marcin Przydacz, confirmed the absence, framing the situation as an internal Polish matter rather than a diplomatic slight directed at Ukraine.
The snub highlights the growing friction between Poland's presidency and prime minister's office regarding the handling of bilateral relations with Kyiv.
While the government, led by Tusk, has maintained a strong pro-Ukraine stance, the presidential administration under Nawrocki has taken a more critical approach to certain aspects of the partnership.
This diplomatic disconnect follows a period of heightened tension between the two nations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently criticized Nawrocki for revoking Poland's highest state honor, arguing the decision was driven by domestic political considerations rather than genuine bilateral concerns.