Polish PM Donald Tusk says Poland will hold back on additional NATO Ukraine aid pledges

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that Poland will refrain from joining the planned NATO commitments for additional billions of euros in military aid to Ukraine. He said the country must safeguard the EU’s eastern border with Belarus and Russia, which places a heavy burden on Poland.

Tusk urged the Polish delegation travelling to the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7‑8 to be cautious about any further financial declarations for Ukraine. He conveyed this message to Deputy Prime Ministers and ministers, including Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak‑Kamysz and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski, and referenced a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrij Sybih.

NATO allies are expected to approve a package of up to €70 billion a year for two years (total €140 billion) for Ukraine, supplemented by an EU loan of €60 billion for 2026‑27. While Tusk affirmed Poland’s support for Ukraine, he emphasized that Poland’s own security responsibilities must be taken into account.