Warsaw has temporarily suspended plans to transfer additional missiles for Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine. This was announced by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk during a meeting with journalists. According to him, the country has exhausted its possibilities for new deliveries at this stage.
Exhaustion of Stocks and NATO's Position
Responding to questions about the likelihood of new arms transfers, the head of the Polish government pointed to objective limitations: the country has "no large stocks" of these munitions. Tusk also touched upon the recent incident involving the transfer of five Patriot systems, calling the public reaction "unnecessary noise" and emphasizing that the decision was made in full agreement with NATO and the USA.
"For now, we do not expect such a transfer," summarized the Prime Minister, confirming that no new deliveries are planned at this time.
Political Dispute Within Poland
The issue of air defense missile deliveries has sparked a sharp debate in the Polish parliament. Deputy Speaker of the Sejm, Krzysztof Bosak, accused the government of transferring missiles to Kyiv without coordination with legislators, stating that the deputies did not make such a decision. Warsaw views these systems as a critically important element of its own air defense, making every expenditure of ammunition a sensitive issue.
In response to the criticism, Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz staunchly defended the cabinet's position. He stated that he prefers a situation where Polish missiles shoot down Russian targets over Kyiv rather than over Warsaw, thereby arguing for the necessity of helping the neighboring state.
Guarantees of Support for Kyiv
Despite the inability to transfer additional missiles right now, Donald Tusk made it clear that the course of supporting Ukraine will not change. The Prime Minister spoke out against anti-Ukrainian rhetoric that has begun to be heard in Polish society.
"I do not approve of this anti-Ukrainian rhetoric in Poland, and as long as I am Prime Minister, Poland will actively participate in providing assistance to Ukraine in the war with Russia," emphasized the politician, assuring Kyiv of continued cooperation.
