Poland preparing 48th aid package for Ukraine worth PLN 200 mln – Tusk

Poland is preparing a 48th aid package for Ukraine worth PLN 200 million, which will include armored vehicles for Ukrainian troops, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced.

"The 47th aid package was worth approximately PLN 100 million. This consisted primarily of 155mm ammunition, which we have already delivered. We are finalizing the 48th package. It will cost PLN 200 million and will primarily consist of armored vehicles for Ukrainian troops," Tusk said during a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Thursday.

Speaking about the possibility of transferring MiG-29 fighters, Tusk noted that he had discussed this in detail with Zelenskyy and that Poland would work on it.

"I know that Ukraine needs various types of air defense systems, in particular, a certain type of missile. We can't help with everything. But if MiGs are needed, Poland is ready to donate them immediately," Tusk noted.

According to him, Ukraine is prepared to exchange its drones for this purpose. He also noted that he currently cannot answer the question of "whether other equipment could be transferred in place of the MiGs."

"But immediately upon returning to Poland, I will speak with the Minister of National Defense. And by Monday, I will let President Zelenskyy know what's possible," Tusk said.

Zelenskyy, in turn, noted that he had informed of Ukraine's air defense needs during today's meeting.

"If possible, we are also ready to exchange these missiles for our modern drones. We simply need it," the head of state emphasized.