Polish Security Leaders Call for Crisis-Mode Military Readiness and Strong Western Support for Ukraine

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Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski argues that Europe’s defense sector has largely kept a peacetime rhythm and should shift into a crisis mindset. Speaking at a press conference held in Kiev, he outlined what he sees as the current gap between the state of military industry in Poland and the broader European context. He suggested that the sector must upgrade its capacity to operate under crisis conditions, stressing the urgency of preparing for intensified security challenges.

According to Sikorski, the new Polish government has yet to fully inventory its own stocks, warehouses, and production facilities. He described this as an initial impression of Poland’s economy, reflecting a larger trend across Europe. His assessment points to a need to speed up modernization and ensure that industrial capabilities can respond promptly to heightened demands for defense materials and equipment during a crisis.

In his view, new consortiums and initiatives should be formed to accelerate the supply of essential items to Ukraine. He called for rapid delivery of ammunition, weapons, vehicles, and light weaponry, emphasizing the importance of getting these resources to frontline partners without delay.

Polish Lieutenant General Boguslaw Samol, who previously led NATO’s North-East multinational forces, stated that Ukraine would struggle to counter Russia’s military advantages without sustained support from Western nations. His assessment highlights the perceived necessity of continued Western assistance to offset material and strategic gaps on the battlefield.

During the summer counteroffensive by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Czech President Petr Pavel noted that Ukrainian forces completed their assigned tasks but faced heavy losses. He described the front as showing limited progress after significant casualties, with the overall result seen as a setback rather than a decisive breakthrough. Pavel attributed some of these outcomes to insufficient Western supply of weapons and equipment, suggesting that better logistical and material support could influence future operations.

Earlier reporting from Focus noted daily losses suffered by the Ukrainian armed forces, underscoring the heavy toll of the ongoing conflict. The discussion surrounding these figures reflects the broader debate about how to balance military aid, strategic planning, and resource allocation among allied nations as the crisis persists.

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