Ukraine, Poland Fortify Alliance

In a significant development on January 14, 2026, top Ukrainian officials met with a Polish delegation led by Secretary of State Marcin Bosacki at the Ukrainian President’s Office. The meeting underscores a deepening cooperation between Ukraine and Poland amidst ongoing regional tensions.

During the discussions, First Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Sergiy Kyslytsya, and Deputy Head Ihor Zhovkva engaged with Bosacki to reinforce the security framework surrounding Ukraine. Kyslytsya expressed gratitude towards Poland for its steadfast support and substantial assistance since the onset of heightened hostilities with Russia. The meeting also revisited the outcomes of the recent Coalition of the Willing summit in Paris, which marked significant strides in crafting security assurances for Ukraine from the United States and European allies.

The dialogue further highlighted mutual commitments to propel Ukraine’s integration into the European Union—a move seen as a pivotal security assurance for the country. On his part, Bosacki reminisced about the successful visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Warsaw in December, noting the critical role of continuous bilateral dialogue.

The officials also agreed on further collaboration in defense and the implementation of joint projects under European frameworks. A particular focus was on the SAFE initiative, with Zhovkva urging Poland to earmark funds for projects that would benefit both nations. Additionally, Poland’s recent $100 million contribution to the PURL mechanism was acknowledged, strengthening the financial underpinnings of their defense cooperation.

Both parties concurred on the necessity of maintaining pressure on Russia to curtail its resources, emphasizing coordinated efforts to tackle the challenges posed by Russia’s stance on peace negotiations.