Weapons, creation of tribunal, interaction with NATO: Yermak meets with representatives of Poland

Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak discussed Poland’s further support for Ukraine with Secretary of State, Head of the International Policy Bureau of the Chancellery of the President of the Republic of Poland Jakub Kumoch and Minister - Member of the Council of Ministers of Poland Michał Dworczyk.

As the press service of the President’s Office informs, Yermak briefed the Polish officials on the current situation at the front and the consequences of massive Russian missile attacks on the civilian and energy infrastructure of Ukraine.

Further Poland’s security assistance to strengthen the defense capabilities of Ukraine and effectively repel the aggressor was discussed in detail.

Yermak pointed to Ukraine's readiness to make a further contribution to ensuring global food security and the importance of continuing the "grain initiative". Possible ways of increasing Ukrainian grain exports through the territory of Poland were considered.

The parties exchanged views on topical issues of Ukraine's interaction with the EU and NATO. The Head of the President's Office thanked the Polish side for its proactive position in matters of European and Euro-Atlantic integration of Ukraine.

Yermak also expressed gratitude for the comprehensive support provided by the Republic of Poland to Ukraine.

"We appreciate that Poland firmly stands side by side with us in countering the armed aggression of the Russian Federation," he said.

The officials also coordinated further promotion of important international initiatives of Ukraine in the context of countering Russian aggression, in particular regarding the creation of a compensation mechanism for damages caused by Russia's invasion and a special international tribunal for the crime of Russian aggression.

During the meeting, Jakub Kumoch was awarded the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, III degree for his significant personal contribution to the development of Ukraine–Poland relations and international support for Ukraine. President Zelensky thanked Kumoch for his efforts in defending the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.

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