Ukraine in talks with Poland over €120 million loan to purchase Polish weapons

Ukraine is negotiating with Poland over a possible €120 million loan to purchase military equipment produced by the Polish defence industry.

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated in an interview with the Ukrinform news agency that during his recent meeting with the Polish foreign minister, he discussed Ukraine’s interest in several Polish-made systems and the possibility of obtaining a €120 million credit line for such purchases.

As examples of successful systems already in use on the battlefield, he named the Polish Piorun man-portable air defence systems (MANPADS) and Krab self-propelled artillery systems.

"Obviously, during wartime, a country at war never has enough weapons. That’s why we will certainly continue discussions, including on joint production – both in Ukraine and in Poland. This is a shared interest, a mutually beneficial interest and an investment in our common future," Sybiha said.

Kyiv has also raised the possibility of receiving additional Soviet-era fighter jets from Poland, but according to available information, Warsaw is currently not ready to provide them.

Earlier reports indicated that Poland is working with Lithuania to further develop the capabilities of its Piorun MANPADS.