Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski, and the Speakers of both chambers of parliament held phone calls focused on support for Polish businesses and efforts toward a just peace in Ukraine, reporters were told.
Kosiniak-Kamysz spoke for the first time with Denys Shmyhal, the former Ukrainian prime minister who has served as defense minister since July 16.
Kosiniak-Kamysz said on X afterward that the discussion covered Ukraine’s security and independence, allied backing and cooperation between the countries’ arms industries, adding that any support that advances peace is Poland’s duty and must include Ukraine.
Defense ministry spokesman Janusz Sejmej said Shmyhal invited Kosiniak-Kamysz to visit Kyiv.
Shmyhal wrote on Telegram that the private sector and both defense sectors have significant potential for cooperation.
"Poland is our trusted friend and partner, supporting Ukraine from the very first minutes of the full-scale invasion. We are very grateful for their military assistance, training of our soldiers, and unwavering support," Shmyhal said.
He cited the EUR 150 billion Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative as a key tool and urged Poland to invest in its priority areas, calling Poland a trusted partner that has provided military aid, troop training and steadfast support.
Sikorski said on X he spoke with Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic integration Taras Kachka about support for Polish firms and cooperation tied to Ukraine’s EU accession talks.
Lower-house Speaker Szymon Hołownia told Ukrainian parliament chief Ruslan Stefanchuk that the principle “nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine, nothing about Europe without Europe” still applies, stressing Europe cannot back solutions that violate territorial integrity and sovereignty.
Upper-house Speaker Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska separately reaffirmed unwavering support for efforts to secure a lasting, just peace and security for Ukraine, achievable only with Ukraine’s full participation.
The calls came two days before a meeting between Trump and Putin and ahead of a Germany-organized videoconference of European leaders with Trump on Wednesday.
Leaders of 26 EU states—excluding Hungary—and a smaller group including France, Germany, Italy, the UK, Finland, Poland, and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said peace cannot be set without Ukraine, borders cannot be changed by force, and the attacked state should receive future security guarantees.
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Source: PAP