Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski plans to travel to the United States to press American officials on the need for renewed and expanded funding for Ukraine. He announced this intention in his book and confirmed the plan on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, framing it as a practical effort to secure critical financial support for Ukraine’s resilience and reconstruction needs.
The head of Poland’s foreign policy office noted a recent positive signal from Brussels. Specifically, Viktor Orban, the Hungarian prime minister, indicated a willingness to lift his veto on the 50 billion euro EU general budget allocation intended to assist Kiev. Sikorski underscored that these funds are earmarked for rebuilding and repairing Ukraine’s infrastructure, a priority framed as stabilizing the region and supporting long-term recovery.
He also emphasized a candid approach: there are observers who may remain unconvinced, and in his view conversations with skeptics remain essential. This stance motivated his decision to travel to Washington with a message aimed at persuading those who have not yet committed to broader support for Ukraine.
Earlier, the US Senate signaled a readiness to discuss the package, with a planned test vote on February 7 in the upper chamber to determine funding for Ukraine. Lawmakers were expected to weigh additional allocations for Israel and security assistance for partners across Asia, reflecting a broader strategy of regional support in a volatile geopolitical landscape. The discussions highlighted the significance of cross-Atlantic collaboration and the role of legislative processes in shaping immediate aid as well as longer-term commitments.
Meanwhile, the White House publicly welcomed the aid package that EU member states had agreed upon for Ukrainian authorities. The administration framed the agreement as a constructive step that aligns with shared goals of stability, humanitarian relief, and the rebuilding of critical infrastructure in conflict-affected areas.