Ukraine plans to reach agreement with Poland by end of year on €125 million loan for purchase of weapons, - Sybiha
Ukraine expects to finalize an agreement with Poland by the end of 2026 regarding a 125 million euro loan for the purchase of Polish weapons.
According to Censor.NET, Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha spoke about this in an interview with Ukrinform.
He noted that Kyiv is also ready to sign the Drone Deal with Warsaw on cooperation in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles and to develop joint weapons production within the framework of the European SAFE program.
What weapons does Ukraine plan to purchase from Poland?
According to Sibiga, the Polish side has already decided to provide a 125 million euro loan for the purchase of weapons from a Polish manufacturer. This was confirmed by Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski. The issue was also discussed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
One procurement option is the Piorun portable anti-aircraft missile systems, in which Ukraine is interested.
"We are currently discussing how to finalize this agreement. I hope this will happen in the near future—by the end of the year—since there is political will for it, and funds have been allocated in Poland's budget," Sybiha said.
Currently, the finance and defense ministries of both countries are working out the details, including the list of weapons that Ukraine will purchase.
The head of Ukrainian diplomacy emphasized that such cooperation would be mutually beneficial. The Polish defense-industrial complex will receive funding, and the Ukrainian military will be able to test the purchased equipment in combat conditions. According to Sibiga, the experience gained will help improve the weapons and promote them in new markets.
Ukraine Is Ready for the "Drone Deal" and Joint Weapons Production
Sybiga also stated that Ukraine is ready to deepen its defense cooperation with Poland and conclude a "Drone Deal"—an agreement on cooperation in the field of unmanned systems.
According to him, the document will be signed once both parties have agreed on the terms.
"What matters here is the content, not the timeframe, but we are ready," the minister emphasized.
In addition, Ukraine is interested in jointly producing weapons with Poland as part of the European SAFE program, which provides funding for defense projects.
Sybiga announced the normalization of relations with Poland
According to Ukraine's foreign minister, during his visit to Warsaw, he discussed the entire agenda of bilateral relations with Radosław Sikorski, including joint defense projects.
Sybiga noted that Ukraine and Poland had managed to normalize their relations after earlier difficulties.
"That is how it should be between strategic partners; after all, we must be able to share the joy of our joint achievements, but also work together to overcome the difficulties that arise," the minister concluded.
