US calls on Poland to transfer Patriot missiles to Kyiv, no decision made yet – Tomczyk

Deputy Minister of National Defence Cezary Tomczyk stated that Poland has not yet decided on transferring PAC-3 missiles, part of the Patriot system, to Ukraine. No decision has been made on the matter, Tomczyk told Polish Radio 24. Poland has previously supplied several such missiles to Kyiv out of the hundreds they possess. Tomczyk assured that Poland's defense stocks are secure and being replenished.

Ukraine's primary current need is protection against ballistic missiles, with cities like Kyiv and Lviv frequently under Russian attack. Tomczyk noted that Ukraine is seeking the transfer or the ability to purchase missiles for Patriot systems from its Western partners. He highlighted that the United States, through General Hrynkevych of US Forces and the US administration, frequently communicates these requests to Poland.

The decision to transfer the missiles must be made at the highest level, with the Minister of National Defence recommending and the Council of Ministers ultimately deciding. Tomczyk hinted at a plan to produce Patriot missiles in Poland, noting a signed contract for a service center as an intermediate step. He clarified that US President Donald Trump, who initially supported production in Ukraine, has since either dropped or questioned this idea.

Tomczyk acknowledged that producing such systems during a war in Ukraine is practically impossible. He expressed optimism about the opportunities this situation presents for Poland as well.