Polish foreign minister says Poland will continue supporting Ukraine

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said after meeting his Polish counterpart Radosław Sikorski in Warsaw on 3 July that he has received assurances Poland will continue supporting Ukraine in strengthening its defence capabilities.

Source: Sybiha on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda

Details: The meeting took place amid heightened tensions in Polish-Ukrainian relations following Polish President Karol Nawrocki's decision to revoke a state honour previously awarded to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over granting a Ukrainian military unit the honorary designation "named after the Heroes of the UPA".

Sybiha said he briefed Sikorski and the Polish delegation on the situation along the front line and the successes of Ukraine's defence forces, including effective long-range strikes against Russia.

Quote: "I received assurances that Poland will steadfastly continue to support Ukraine in strengthening our defense capabilities."

Details: Sybiha added that the ministers held detailed discussions on prospects for cooperation in the defence industry and military-technical sphere, and exchanged views ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara.

In a statement issued after the meeting, the Polish Foreign Ministry said that "Sikorski reaffirmed Poland's support for Ukraine in its fight against the aggressor". According to the ministry, he also stressed the strategic importance of deepening military cooperation and ensuring regional stability for the security of Europe as a whole.

Background:

• After the meeting, Sybiha said he had proposed "a package of anti-crisis steps" aimed at easing tensions in relations with Poland.
• On 3 July, during a joint press conference, Sikorski and Polish Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said they had agreed on Poland's common position, which Nawrocki will present at the NATO summit in Ankara.

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