Poland's president Duda arrives in Kyiv on Ukraine's Independence Day
President of Poland Andrzej Duda (Getty Images)
Polish President Andrzej Duda arrived in Kyiv on August 24, Ukraine's Independence Day, according to the Office of the Polish President.
“The visit of President of Poland Andrzej Duda to Ukraine has begun,” the statement reads.
Duda will take part in the celebrations of the 33rd anniversary of Ukraine's independence.
#Kijów Rozpoczęła się wizyta Prezydenta @AndrzejDuda w Ukrainie.
— Kancelaria Prezydenta (@prezydentpl) August 24, 2024
W 33. rocznicę Niepodległości Ukrainy Prezydent RP bierze udział w obchodach. pic.twitter.com/KCBFqnMhug
Assistance to Ukraine from Poland
On July 8, Ukraine and Poland signed a bilateral agreement on security cooperation.
The agreement contains a section on cooperation in the defense industry, including locating Polish defense companies' production facilities in Ukraine and exploring additional opportunities for joint defense production.
Poland will also expand its assistance to Ukraine, using the POLLOGHUB logistic hub and cooperating with LITPOLUKRBRIG to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
On the same day, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine would receive a new military aid package from Poland.
