Poland prepares major aid package for Ukraine amid Russian escalation

Russia is intensifying its hybrid war against Poland and other European countries, with some actions already taking on a "kinetic nature." Against this backdrop, Warsaw is strengthening its eastern border and preparing a major new aid package for Ukraine, said Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski.

In an interview with Polskie Radio on September 17, Sikorski said that Poland expects further escalation from Russia. As examples, he cited the appearance of armed drones and missiles in Polish airspace, similar incidents in Lithuania, and Russian strikes on Ukrainian targets so close to the border that explosions are heard on Polish territory. According to the foreign minister, such actions are already on the boundary between hybrid war and direct aggression.

Sikorski also listed sabotage activities that Polish authorities link to Russia: arson attempts, the use of agents to plant explosive devices, drone incidents near airports, and other attacks on civilian targets. The minister stressed that this is no longer just about disinformation, cyberattacks, or attempts to block websites.

In response, Poland is strengthening the defense of its eastern border. Near the Dorohusk border crossing, the military has installed mobile fortification structures with ballistic protection for the Polish Border Guard. According to Sikorski, what is happening shows the need to prepare for further escalation.

Poland prepares new aid package for Ukraine

Asked about Poland's possible participation in speeding up deliveries of Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine, Sikorski suggested contacting the Ministry of National Defense for details. At the same time, he said Warsaw is preparing a large support package for Ukraine and intends to continue assistance despite Russian pressure.

Sikorski used the phrase "largest, big package," but did not name its value, composition, or specify which previous deliveries he compares the new aid to. Therefore, it cannot yet be claimed that this is Poland's largest package since the start of the full-scale war.

Previously, Polish and Ukrainian authorities confirmed the preparation of a military aid package worth 50 million euros. It is to include air defense resources. Deputy Minister of Defense of Poland Paweł Zalewski confirmed this amount after the September meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.

Rzeczpospolita, citing sources in government and military circles, reported that Poland is also considering transferring several missiles for Patriot systems to Ukraine. Their delivery, according to the publication, is being coordinated with NATO allies and the United States. Officially, the number of possible missiles is not disclosed.

Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz previously stated that Warsaw transfers weapons to Ukraine within the capabilities of its own armed forces, and the limit of such support remains the security of Poland itself.

Based on materials from: Polskie Radio, Rzeczpospolita