Розділ 1. ПОЛЬСЬКО-УКРАЇНСЬКА ВІЙСЬКОВА СПІВПРАЦЯ В ХОДІ ПОВНОМАСШТАБНОЇ РОСІЙСЬКО-УКРАЇНСЬКОЇ ВІЙНИ
In this article, the author attempts to examine various aspects of Polish-Ukrainian military cooperation during the full-scale Russian-Ukrainian war. Based on the analysis of the experience of bilateral diplomatic relations, the author highlights various legal and regulatory arrangements related to the establishment of defense cooperation in the past and at the present stage.
With the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, Poland became one of the first countries to assist the Ukrainian side in the fight against the aggressor. It is noted that this event became a kind of catalyst for the intensive development of Polish-Ukrainian bilateral relations in various areas, including military, and cooperation between Poles and Ukrainians has become consistent.
Based on the analysis of official statements of the top political elite of Poland and Ukraine, publications on the websites of official agencies and materials of leading media, the article examines various areas and formats of military and defense cooperation.
Attention is drawn to the significant financial assistance provided by official Warsaw to Ukraine during the war, which reached almost $3.5 billion. The author mentions various types of equipment and weapons provided by the Poles for Ukrainian needs, as well as the preparation of new defense packages. It is stipulated that training of the Ukrainian military under EU programs is being conducted in Poland. Arrangements are being made for the treatment of Ukrainian soldiers in Polish medical facilities. In addition, the necessary medication was transferred from Poland for Ukrainian soldiers and war victims. Other areas of cooperation (cybersecurity, documentation of Russian war crimes, etc.) were also mentioned.
One can make a fair prediction that Polish-Ukrainian military cooperation will continue in the future and will likely take on new forms of implementation.