Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski announced that by the end of this yearPoland will allocate $100 million to purchase US weapons for Ukraine. These funds will be transferred under the PURL (Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List), which allows NATO countries to finance arms supplies directly from US stocks. The statement was made before the beginning of the European Union Foreign Council meeting in Brussels.
Details of the notified support
According to Sikorski, the funds come from the budget of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and will be transferred before the end of 2025. The PURL programme, initiated by NATO, allows for rapid purchases of weapons and ammunition according to the priorities reported by Kiev. Poland thus joins a group of ten other States of the Alliance that have already engaged in this initiative. Several military aid packages have already been financed under the PURL, some of which are under way.
The Minister stressed that this decision is part of a broader effort to strengthen Ukraine's defence in the face of ongoing Russian aggression. "From the budget that I have in the MFA, I intend to transfer $100 million to military aid to Ukraine under the PURL program from which we buy US weapons," said Sikorski, quoted by the official MFA account on the X platform.
Background of the PURL programme and Polish aid
The PURL is a mechanism created by NATO in response to the urgent needs of the Ukrainian army. It allows Member States to finance purchases of military equipment directly from the United States, which speeds up supplies and avoids bureaucratic obstacles. This initiative gained importance after ten new NATO countries joined the programme in October 2025, increasing its scale.
Poland has since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 been one of the largest donors of military aid to Kiev. According to government data, between 2022 and 2023 Warsaw spent over 106 billion PLN for this purpose, which includes not only arms, but also humanitarian and economic support for refugees. The new funds under the PURL are a continuation of this policy, which, as experts argue, strengthens not only Ukraine, but also the security of Eastern Europe as a whole.
Reactions to announcements
Sikorski's statement sparked mixed reactions in Poland and abroad. On platform X, where the Ministry of Foreign Affairs published a quote from the Minister, there were many comments criticizing the decision. Some netizens accuse the government of prioritising foreign aid at the expense of national problems such as health deficits or infrastructure. One user wrote: "The NFZ goes bankrupt, there's no money for anything, and they're putting 100 million bucks into corrupt Ukraine.‘. Another added: "And I can't put a baby in a neurologist – they suspended patients' admissions because the money is over!".
On the other hand, supporters of the decision emphasise its strategic importance. "It is an investment in our own safety. Russia will not stop in Ukraine," comments international experts.On the international stage, the announcement was welcomed, with the recognition of the Ukrainian authorities and NATO allies.
Meaning for Polish-Ukrainian relations and European security
Poland's decision falls within the broader context of European efforts to support Ukraine. Sikorski also stressed the need to include Europe in possible peace negotiations, referring to reports of US conflict ending plans. "As a Europe we demand to be involved in these decisions," said the minister.
Experts point out that the PURL program not only accelerates arms delivery but also strengthens transatlantic relations. For Ukraine, fighting the Russian invasion for over three years, such support is crucial in maintaining the front line. Poland, as a country bordering Ukraine, has a particular interest in stabilising the region, which can prevent the escalation of the conflict in its territory.
The $100 million support announced by Radosław Sikorski is another step in the Polish commitment to Ukraine. Under PURL, Poland not only helps its ally, but also contributes to strengthening NATO and EU collective security. Despite internal controversy, this decision underlines the role of Warsaw as a leader in the region of Central and Eastern Europe. Observers will monitor how these funds will translate into specific arms supplies and influence conflict dynamics.
