Poland’s Defense Minister, Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysh, stated that Poland will not shoot down Russian missiles over Ukraine without permission from all NATO member states to avoid escalating conflict. Kyiv has hoped for Poland’s participation in defending its airspace, but Warsaw insists on collective decisions within NATO.
President Zelensky and Prime Minister Tusk recently signed a security agreement allowing for missile interception in Ukrainian airspace aimed at Poland. Despite incidents of Russian missiles entering Polish airspace during the conflict, Kosiniak-Kamysh clarified that Poland’s decision-making is based on Alliance consensus.
The signed agreement emphasizes joint defense mechanisms, with President Zelensky emphasizing swift implementation. Technological and military aspects of the deal are highlighted in a companion article by Kyiv Post.
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