Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski unveiled on 3 Dec. in Brussels that Poland will contribute $100 million of a $500 million NATO package for Ukraine, citing a $1 million per centimetre “track” incentive.
Poland Contributes $100 Million
In Brussels on 3 December, Sikorski announced Poland’s share of the $500 million PURL package, earmarked for Ukraine’s key priorities. The bulk of the funds originally came from the European Defence Budget but were reallocated.
“Million Per Centimetre” Incentive
Sikorski cited a unique clause: $1 million for every centimetre of track laid, allegedly by Russian saboteurs. He claimed the money would help procure Patriot missiles and ammunition for Ukraine.
Re‑direction of European Defence Funds
The funds were diverted from a blocked European Defence Budget contribution, as Hungary had stalled the allocation. Sikorski said this move prevents waste and directly supports Polish‑made weaponry for Ukraine.
NATO’s Growing Military Aid
So far, NATO states have transferred several billions to Ukraine, with previous packages coming from the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Canada and the Baltic states of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.
Call to Other Allies
Sikorski urged other NATO partners to join the program, saying the package signals to Putin and paves the way for a fair peace for Ukraine.
