Polish media on August 18th centered intensely on the unfolding US-Ukraine summit in Washington, a continuation of previous days' discussions. Early reports highlighted President Trump's direct mandate to President Zelensky to end the war, alongside growing concerns about Poland's absence from these crucial negotiations. As the day progressed, this absence became a dominant narrative, triggering a political blame game regarding responsibility for the diplomatic oversight. Late in the day, coverage shifted to the commencement of the Trump-Zelensky meeting, viewed as Ukraine's last hope, with Zelensky rejecting territorial concessions. The summit continued with European leaders joining discussions, notably interrupted by President Trump's direct call to Vladimir Putin, followed by announcements of an upcoming Putin-Zelensky meeting. Poland's non-participation remained a persistent point of domestic contention throughout the day.