# Polish proposals for European security and Ukraine > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/polish-proposals-for-european-security-and-ukraine > Updated: 2026-09-16T11:59:58.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 2. Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has advocated for increased European security autonomy and the integration of Ukraine into Western institutions. He proposed the creation of a ‘European Legion’, a voluntary force of seasoned professionals intended to serve as a ‘stronger European pillar within a stronger NATO’ rather than a replacement for it. Sikorski suggested this force could eventually incorporate Ukrainian veterans. Regarding Ukraine’s future, Sikorski stated that Poland would not block the country’s path to European Union membership, despite the expectation of demanding negotiations. He also reaffirmed support for Ukraine joining NATO, viewing membership as a practical security guarantee. Sikorski noted that while Ukraine requires European support, Europe also needs Ukraine to counter Russian imperialism, suggesting that post-war Ukraine could become a significant exporter of military technology and combat experience. More recently, Sikorski emphasized that Poland must be a key participant in future peace negotiations due to its strategic role as a logistics hub and its direct security interests. While maintaining that Poland will not block EU accession, he noted that economic integration and agricultural competition will present significant challenges. International support for Ukraine continues to expand. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the release of €3.3 billion for the procurement of missiles and drones, bringing the EU’s total mobilized support this year to nearly €15 billion. Von der Leyen also proposed using remaining SAFE program resources to launch joint EU-Ukraine defense projects, such as a joint air and anti-missile defense system based on the Freya system. Additionally, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation has approved an $8 billion investment package for allied nations, including funding for energy storage and telecommunications infrastructure in Ukraine. ## Claims - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the release of €3.3 billion for Ukraine to purchase missiles and drones. (corroborated by 8 sources) - The EU has mobilized nearly €15 billion in support for Ukraine so far this year. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Radosław Sikorski stated that Poland must be involved in future peace negotiations due to its geographic position and role as a logistics hub. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Poland will not block Ukraine's EU accession negotiations, though agricultural integration remains a difficult topic. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The Polish Foreign Minister reaffirmed support for Ukraine's NATO membership as a vital security guarantee. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski dismissed Russian threats of rapid destruction as non-serious propaganda. (single source) - The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) approved an $8 billion investment package for allied countries, including projects in Ukraine. (single source) - DFC investments in Ukraine include energy storage for DTEK and telecommunications modernization for Vodafone Ukraine. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-16: European Commission announces €3.3 billion in military aid for Ukraine The EU is releasing €3.3 billion for Ukrainian missiles and drones, while the US DFC approves $8 billion in allied investments. Poland also reaffirms support for Ukraine's NATO and EU integration. 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/radosaw-sikorski-addresses-ukraines-eu-and-nato-prospects ### 2026-08-25: Radek Sikorski proposes ‘European Legion’ for regional security Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski proposed a ‘European Legion’, a voluntary standing force to bolster European security and reduce reliance on the US, potentially including Ukrainian veterans. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/radosaw-sikorski-proposes-european-legion-for-eu-defense --- Cite as: Polish proposals for European security and Ukraine. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/polish-proposals-for-european-security-and-ukraine