The Polish side will refrain from making new declarations on financial support for Ukraine at the NATO Summit in Ankara, given Poland's special role in protecting the Alliance's eastern flank.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said this during a press conference in Warsaw on Friday.
The head of the Polish government noted that the Cabinet had thoroughly briefed President Karol Nawrocki, who will represent Poland at the NATO Summit in Ankara, on its position: to exercise caution regarding any new commitments by Warsaw to provide additional financial support to Ukraine.
According to Tusk, the upcoming Alliance summit should effectively complete the process of strengthening Europe's—and particularly Poland's—responsibility for its own security, defense preparedness, and adequate funding of defense capabilities, especially in the area of conventional defense.
“Poland is one of NATO's best examples,” Tusk stressed.
At the same time, he noted that the Polish side would “consistently raise the issue of the need for continued support for Ukraine in its war against Russia.”
“However, I appeal to the entire delegation to be cautious about making any declarations concerning new financial support from Poland. But not because I believe Ukraine does not need financial assistance. I believe that Poland has exceptionally significant responsibilities in protecting the entire eastern border of the European Union, and everyone should take this into account,” Tusk emphasized.
According to the Polish prime minister, Ukraine is fighting a war against Russia, while Poland, in peacetime, bears the main burden of securing the EU's eastern border against threats from the east and therefore deserves special consideration.
The NATO leaders' summit will take place in the Turkish capital, Ankara, on July 7–8.
