Polish PiS chief Kaczyński reasserts Ukraine military aid amid dispute with minister Czarnek

On 17 July 2026, PiS deputy minister Przemysław Czarnek called for Poland to suspend financial support for Ukrainian arms and reconstruction, arguing that Ukraine must respect Poland's interests. He said the EU and NATO should be used to force Kyiv to change its policy toward Poland.

Party leader Jarosław Kaczyński responded on X, stating that "military assistance … is absolutely necessary" and that there was no misunderstanding between them. He emphasized that supporting Ukraine is crucial for Poland's security and its "raison d'état."

The exchange highlighted internal tension within the ruling Law and Justice party over Ukraine policy, with Czarnek demanding conditions on aid and Kaczyński reaffirming PiS's long‑standing position that assistance to Ukraine remains essential.