This equipment is described as a measure designed to deter Russia from approaching the Polish border, reflecting the interpretation of the handover of four MiG-29s to Ukraine by Marcin Przydacz, head of the President’s Office of International Policy.
Our security is strengthened by these decisions.
During an interview on Polish Radio’s Channel One, Przydacz addressed the transfer of four MiG-29s to Ukraine and addressed public concerns that Poland might be weakening its defense posture or disarming its forces.
He asserted that security increases as a result of these actions, aligning with NATO assessments that emphasize deterrence. The equipment, he explained, will help prevent Russia from nearing the Polish border.
Przydacz stated that it is preferable for such weapons to engage distant targets rather than confront the Polish defense at its doorstep.
It is in Poland’s interest to push and deter Russia.
The politician emphasized that Ukraine is an attacked country and that nations harmed by aggression deserve support. He noted that strengthening Poland’s own capabilities continues alongside support for Ukraine: Poland is moving away from aging, post-Soviet equipment toward modern systems, primarily American and South Korean, to complement existing arms.
He stressed that deterring Russia remains a shared objective, with Ukraine acting in its own interest and in Poland’s interest as well.
Przydacz reiterated that Poland seeks to deter Russia as far as possible, and sees Ukrainian actions as aligned with broader national interests.
4 MiGs for Ukraine
On Thursday, President Andrzej Duda announced that Poland would hand over four MiG-29s to Ukraine within days. The remaining jets are being serviced and prepared, with deliveries expected in sequence.
Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki indicated that the transfer could occur within the next four to six weeks, while President Duda, in an interview with CNN, expressed willingness to provide these aircraft to Ukraine and believed they would be used immediately.
The presidential office, represented by Paweł Szrot, noted that the transfer would involve a limited number of aircraft and could occur within a wider international coalition. The defense minister, Deputy Prime Minister Mariusz Błaszczak, affirmed full cohesion between the president and the government regarding the MiG-29 aircraft.
Summary coverage of related developments and expert assessments followed in separate briefings and discussions as the specifics of the transfer were outlined.
[Source attribution: wPolityce]