Polish and Ukrainian presidents stress strategic relations

“Polish-Ukrainian relations are of strategic character,” Polish President Bronisław Komorowski said during a press conference with his Ukrainian counterpart Petro Poroshenko, who visited Warsaw on Wednesday. Directly before the conference, Komorowski signed the bill on Poland’s ratification of the EU-Ukraine association agreement. Komorowski said Poland would continue to support Ukraine’s struggle to remain independent and retain its territorial integrity. He added that the country could also sell arms to its neighbor. “If Ukraine shows interest, Poland is absolutely open to talks.” Poroshenko thanked Poland for its support, both in the presence of Komorowski and later in Polish parliament. “Poles, like brothers, gave us a helping hand when the enemy broke into our home. We cannot forget your help,” the Ukrainian president said. “In this unique moment I would like to thank you for remaining with us in the most difficult moments in the modern history of our state and nation.”