Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski announced on Friday in Prague that Poland is preparing its 45th aid package for Ukraine, each previous package valued at approximately 100 million euros. “If others followed our example, Ukraine could go on the offensive,” Sikorski emphasized during an informal meeting of NATO foreign ministers.
Poland has so far provided around 4 billion euros in military aid to Ukraine, Sikorski revealed. He also addressed Hungary’s blockage of the eighth EU refund package for countries aiding Ukraine and their foreign minister Peter Szijjarto, stating, “We are tired of their excuses.” Sikorski asserted that bilateral issues should be resolved bilaterally and that Europe cannot be held hostage to such disputes.
The Foreign Minister strongly supported Ukraine’s unrestricted use of weapons, wishing for Ukraine’s victory and the full recovery of all occupied territories. He highlighted the wartime legal framework that dictates legitimate military targets for Ukraine’s forces. Sikorski also reiterated Poland’s joint initiative with Greece to establish a Europe-wide air defense system and support for creating European rapid response forces.
“Deterring Putin is a task for NATO, and Europe must be capable of handling lower-level threats independently,” Sikorski remarked, underlining the importance of European self-reliance in defense matters.
Poland has been a staunch supporter of Ukraine since the onset of the conflict with Russia, consistently providing military and humanitarian aid. The upcoming 45th aid package is a testament to Poland’s ongoing commitment to Ukraine’s defense and sovereignty. The broader context of NATO and EU dynamics, especially concerning Hungary’s differing stance, continues to shape the region’s collective response to the crisis.
