Poland joined the coalition with Ukraine against ballistic missiles

Poland has joined the anti-ballistic missile coalition along with Ukraine and other allies. This was announced by Prime Minister Donald Tusk on September 18.

"As of today, Poland has become part of this major project... We have agreed on the principles of this cooperation," Tusk said in a video posted on the social network X.

On that day, Tusk attended a new regional summit of eight countries of the Carpathian region held in western Ukraine. This summit was initiated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Ukraine and nine European countries — Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom — announced an air defense coalition in July. This structure entails the joint development of a new anti-ballistic missile system as an alternative and cheaper solution to the US Patriot system.

At a press conference during the summit, Tusk said that Poland had prepared a new "significant" aid package for Ukraine, but did not disclose details.

"I am very firm on this matter. No one can change our position on defending Ukraine against Russian aggression. Today, history cannot divide us in the face of Russia," Tusk said.

Following a bilateral meeting with Tusk on the sidelines of the summit, Zelenskyy thanked Poland for the new aid package.

"Ukraine and Poland are strong neighbors, friends, and partners. And we have one enemy," he wrote on Telegram.