Poland in NATO

The ministers discussed continued military support for Ukraine and preparations for the upcoming NATO summit in Washington, D.C. (9-11 July). Minister Radosław Sikorski emphasised that further adaptation of NATO’s deterrence and defence posture, supported by appropriate level of Allies’ defence spending, should remain a priority. He also called for ensuring adequate military aid for Ukraine and working out a comprehensive policy to long-term threat posed by Russia.
The head of Polish diplomacy shared the details of a recent incident in which a Russian cruise missile breached the Allied airspace in Poland. In the ensuing discussion, the ministers expressed solidarity with Poland.
On the second day, a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council took place, attended by Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba. The agenda included the current situation at the frontline and Ukraine’s ongoing needs in terms of arms supplies. Poland called for enhanced efforts in order to provide Ukraine with all necessary means helping the country effectively defend itself against Russia’s attacks. In Poland’s view, decisions taken at the July summit should also reflect the tangible and political progress Ukraine has so far made on its path towards NATO.
During the debate attended by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and NATO’s Indo-Pacific partners, namely Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea, the participants discussed global implications of the war in Ukraine as well as options for strengthened cooperation regarding countering hybrid and cyber threats. 
The ministers also took part in the celebrations marking NATO’s 75th anniversary, as well as accession anniversaries of several Allies. During the ceremony, Minister Sikorski underscored that Poland is now where it has always belonged.