"I stand ready to convene a European Council on Brexit, if and when the EU negotiator reports that decisive progress has been made," Tusk said. "And, we should be clear that as for now, not enough progress has been made.
Tusk added that while extending the Brexit transition period was not discussed among the 27 remaining EU leaders at the summit in Brussels, Belgium, the EU would be "ready to consider it positively" if the UK was to request it.
But both Tusk and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker struck an optimistic note, saying that a Brexit deal is closer.
Tusk said that EU leaders had agreed to continue the Brexit talks after hearing from British Prime Minister Theresa May.
Speaking after Tusk and Juncker, May said Thursday that there would be more difficult moments ahead as they reach the final stages of the talks, but added that she was confident in her ability to secure a good deal that is agreeable to all parties.
"We hope extended transition will not be needed," May added.
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