ROA political controversy erupted in Poland over the alleged delivery of Patriot missiles to Ukraine without the knowledge of the parliament or the president. Opposition parties accused the government of making this decision unilaterally. The ruling Law and Justice Party (PiS) argued that Poland needed these missiles for its own defense against ballistic threats. Former Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak called for immediate clarification from the government. The Polish Defense Minister stated that all military aid to Ukraine since 2022 would be disclosed and emphasized that both former President Andrzej Duda and current President Karol Nawrocki were informed. The dispute arose after Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenskyy claimed his country lacks essential missiles due to the war with Iran, with Patriot systems being crucial for countering Russian ballistic missiles. In March, Germany's Defense Minister sought over 30 Patriot missiles with other European countries, and at a meeting in April, Ukrainian Defense Minister Mihailo Fedorov thanked Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and Poland for additional arms deliveries.
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