Friendship without boundaries. Zelensky’s visit to Poland

Since the start of a widespread invasion, this is the first official visit by a Ukrainian president to Poland, although he has visited the country several times during this period on other international trips.

Volodymyr Zelensky traveled abroad for the third time since the beginning of the Russian invasion, and for the first time his visit was announced in advance. The President, accompanied by the First Lady, made an official visit to Poland.

Thank you

First of all, in Poland, Zelensky thanked the president, the government and all Poles for helping and supporting Ukraine from the first days of a massive Russian invasion, as well as for welcoming and welcoming millions of Ukrainians who fled the war.

“There is no boundary between us. And I truly believe that this is the beginning of the truth that there will be no borders between us in the future. Borders are not political, or economic, or historical,” Zelensky said.

Duda later supported this idea and expressed the wish that “Ukrainians and Poles do not feel the border between us.” “It will be a border in the political sense, but we want to have two countries working together, so that it becomes a community of two brotherly peoples,” he said.

Duda presented Zelensky with the Order of the White Eagle, the country’s highest award. The Polish President emphasized that the Order of the White Eagle is the oldest and most important Polish award. It is awarded to outstanding people who have contributed to the development of Poland during their lifetime.

“There is no doubt that you, Volodymyr Zelensky, are an extraordinary person. It is difficult to hide the tears of emotion, watching your service to the Motherland. You have not left Ukraine or your compatriots. You are an exemplary head of state and country,” said Duda.

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Zelensky, in turn, faced the highest Polish award presented to him by the Ukrainian people and the Ukrainian military.

military aid

Military support for Ukraine is the main purpose of the visit. Duda commented on the issue of further transfer of MiG-29 aircraft to Ukraine. He recalled that Poland had provided four aircraft to the Armed Forces of Ukraine in recent months.

“In the near future we will transfer four more, so only eight. We are ready, as I told the President, to transfer six more, which are now being prepared. We assume that they will be transferred as soon as possible,” Duda added.

The parties agreed on a new defense aid package for Ukraine.

“We talked about strengthening our army. This is very important. Today we discussed and decided on a powerful defense package that will strengthen our people,” Zelensky said at a press conference with Duda.

The Polish president pledged to seek new security guarantees for Ukraine at the NATO summit in July. Zelensky assured that Ukraine will be uncompromising in striving for NATO, the EU and the liberation of its territories.

According to the office of the Prime Minister of Poland, a protocol of intent was signed between Kiev and Warsaw on cooperation in the supply of defense equipment, including Rosomak wheeled armored personnel carriers.

According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the Rak self-propelled mortar and Piorun air defense systems will also be provided.

Zelensky noted that he spoke with Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki on the production of weapons and ammunition.

“Poland is showing leadership in the tank coalition, the next step is the aviation coalition,” stressed the Ukrainian head of state.

Recovery after the war

The purpose of Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Poland is to create a peaceful economic plan for the future, said Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki. He believes that the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine will start soon and Polish businesses will take part in it.

“From the bottom of my heart, I thank the Ukrainian soldiers and the entire Ukrainian people. You are a shield for Poland and for all of Europe. Let all of Europe know about it,” Morawiecki said.