The decision is related to the need to reduce the budget deficit and the increase in spending to strengthen the country's own defense capabilities.
Reasons for the change in position
Donald Tusk, holding the post of Prime Minister of Poland, announced this step during a briefing, noting that he had informed the NATO Secretary General.
This statement came against the backdrop of major international arms supply deals. In particular, on October 30, the US State Department approved the sale of a batch of Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine.
According to CNN data, due to long production times and existing contracts, deliveries of these missiles may not begin until 2030. The funding for this deal is assigned to the EU, Canada, Germany, and Norway.
Context
Previously, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Western weaponry supplied to Ukraine could become a legitimate target for the Russian military.
