Defense Minister W\u0142adys\u0142aw Kosiniak-Kamysz confirmed that Poland has supplied Ukraine with Patriot system missiles, insisting that all equipment transfers were vetted by the General Staff and did not compromise national security. <\/p>\n
During a press conference on Monday, July 6, Defense Minister W\u0142adys\u0142aw Kosiniak-Kamysz refuted claims that the military equipment sent to Ukraine was unused or obsolete. He emphasized that even older assets, such as T-72 and PT-91 tanks, remain vital for training Polish personnel and that donations were made only after thorough analysis by the General Staff.<\/p>\n
The Minister highlighted that the majority of aid, estimated at 15 billion PLN, occurred in 2022-2023. He stressed that supporting Ukraine is a strategic necessity for Poland’s own safety, noting that destroying Russian drones directly enhances Polish security.<\/p>\n
Kosiniak-Kamysz clarified that no donations are made without consulting military leadership, as the capacity to support Ukraine is strictly tied to the operational readiness of the Polish Armed Forces. He also noted that Poland is an active member of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, fulfilling NATO commitments through these donations.<\/p>\n
While the list of supplied items includes MiG-29s, helicopters, and various missile systems, the government has begun a process to declassify all donation data. Once this process concludes, the full extent of the support provided from 2022 to 2026 will be made public.<\/p>\n
The Minister dismissed claims that Poland gave up its place in line for American weapons shipments to accommodate Ukraine. He confirmed that the decision to provide PAC-3 missiles was made at the request of NATO and U.S. leadership, asserting that this minor transfer does not impact Poland\u2019s air defense capabilities.<\/p>\n
He added that these security decisions were consistently discussed during the recurring Tuesday meetings of the Council of Ministers’ Committee for National Security, ensuring that key government figures remained informed.<\/p>\n
Despite criticism from the opposition, including former Defense Minister Mariusz B\u0142aszczak who labeled the donation process a scandal, the government remains committed to its course. Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged all political factions to maintain a national consensus on the aid effort.<\/p>\n
Foreign Minister Rados\u0142aw Sikorski also defended the aid, emphasizing that the focus must remain on the threat posed by Russia. Kosiniak-Kamysz reiterated that the government will not bow to populist narratives or attempts to fuel social unrest, declaring that Poland will continue to support Ukraine against the Kremlin.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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