Poland joins Ukraine-led anti-ballistic missile coalition.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Poland had joined an anti-ballistic missile coalition with Ukraine and other allies, adding that the framework and form of the initiative had been agreed. Reuters reported that Ukraine and nine European countries announced the coalition in July to pursue a cheaper alternative to the Patriot system.

Tusk also referred to a significant new package of assistance for Ukraine without disclosing its contents. The coalition announcement describes a cooperative development framework; it does not establish that a new interceptor is ready, procured or deployed.