--- title: "\"Only a madman\": A scandal erupts in Poland over the transfer of Patriot missiles to Ukraine" description: "πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± A scandal has erupted in Poland over Patriot missiles. Former Minister Blaszak called the transfer to Ukraine \"unacceptable,\" while Deputy Minister Tomczyk responded that such arguments are invented by \"madmen.\" A decision on supplies will be made in the coming days. πŸš€πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦" date: 2026-08-14T10:52:01.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/skandal-v-polshche-iz-za-raket-patriot-en tags: [poland, ukraine, patriot, defense, mariusz-blaszak, cezary-tomczak] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # "Only a madman": A scandal erupts in Poland over the transfer of Patriot missiles to Ukraine ![Polish politician in a meeting hall amid the scandal over transferring Patriot missiles to Ukraine](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/14/skandal-v-polshche-iz-za-raket-patriot/skandal-v-polshche-iz-za-raket-patriot-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - Former Polish Minister of Defense Mariusz Blaszak spoke out against transferring Patriot missiles to Ukraine. - Deputy Minister Cezary Tomczyk called arguments about the risk to Poland's security absurd. - Poland is considering the possibility of transferring a new batch of missiles in the coming days. - There are contradictions in Prime Minister Tusk's statements regarding the availability of missile stocks. A new political dispute has erupted in Warsaw regarding military aid to Ukraine. At the center of the discussion is the question of possible deliveries of surface-to-air missiles for the Patriot air defense systems. Deputy Minister of Defense of Poland, Cezary Tomczyk, responded harshly to criticism from the former head of the ministry, Mariusz Blaszak, who called such government intentions "absolutely unacceptable". ### Position of the former minister: "Danger to Polish families" Mariusz Blaszak, who held the post of Minister of Defense before the formation of Donald Tusk's government, voiced his position on the social network X. According to him, Patriot missiles were purchased exclusively to protect Polish airspace, cities, and the families of citizens. Blaszak claims that transferring these weapons to Ukraine jeopardizes Poland's national security. "And not so that Donald Tusk's government could hand them out," emphasized the former minister, expressing concern that the country could be left without protection in the event of an escalation of the conflict. ### Cezary Tomczyk's response: "Arguments of a madman" Deputy Minister of Defense Cezary Tomczyk did not hold back in his response to the criticism. He stated that the idea that transferring two or three missiles could weaken Poland's defense potential is absurd. Tomczyk argued his position by stating that the Polish air defense system must work in conjunction with the Ukrainian one. According to him, any missiles flying towards Poland first cross Ukrainian territory, where they can be shot down. Thus, transferring a few units of equipment would only strengthen the overall shield, not weaken it. "If we really believe that Poland will somehow lose its capabilities... then it means that only a madman comes up with such arguments," Tomczyk concluded. ### Comparison with Germany and the status of the decision In his comment, Tomczyk also provided comparative data, pointing out that countries like Germany are transferring significantly more military equipment to Ukraine than Poland. In his opinion, this should serve as a benchmark for Polish society. At the same time, the Deputy Minister emphasized that a final decision regarding the transfer of missiles for Patriot systems has not yet been made. However, he noted that Poland is considering the possibility of supplying a new batch of missiles in the coming days, which became a reaction to the recent incident with a Russian missile falling on Polish territory. ### Contradictory data In the course of the discussion, discrepancies arose in the statements of the country's leadership. Earlier, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that Warsaw no longer plans to transfer additional missiles for Patriot to Ukraine, citing a lack of large stocks of these weapons. However, after the incident with the fallen missile and in light of current events, the government's position has changed, and now there is talk of considering a new batch of supplies. This has created a situation where previous statements about the "impossibility" of transfer contradict current plans to "consider" the issue, raising questions among observers about the transparency of the decision-making process. ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: Has Poland already transferred Patriot missiles to Ukraine? **A:** According to Deputy Minister Tomczyk, a final decision has not yet been made, but the issue is being considered. ### Q: What did Mariusz Blaszak say about the supplies? **A:** Blaszak called the government's intention to transfer missiles absolutely unacceptable and dangerous for Poland's security. ### Q: What argument did Cezary Tomczyk present? **A:** Tomczyk stated that transferring 2-3 missiles will not weaken Poland, as Ukrainian air defense works as the first line of defense.