Polish members of parliament have presented the first comprehensive report outlining Poland’s assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The data reveals that both the Polish government and society have provided unprecedented levels of support, forming what experts have described as a true “humanitarian uprising.”

According to Paweł Kowal, chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs and a member of the Polish-Ukrainian Cooperation Council, the response of Polish citizens went far beyond typical aid efforts. It was a spontaneous and massive mobilization rooted in solidarity, empathy, and shared historical experience. Kowal emphasized that this movement emerged organically, without government coordination, and united Poles across political and social divides.

The report, unveiled in Washington at the Ukraine House, estimates that between 2022 and 2023 the Polish government allocated approximately 25 billion euros to support Ukraine. This sum includes military aid, financial assistance, medical supplies, and logistical support. In addition to state contributions, Polish citizens themselves contributed around 5 billion euros through charitable donations, volunteer initiatives, and by providing shelter, food, and everyday support to Ukrainian refugees. According to the findings, about 77 percent of the population took part in some form of aid, and 7 percent of Polish families opened their homes to people fleeing the war.

Wiktor Babiński, co-author of the report and a researcher at Yale University, described these efforts as one of the most remarkable social responses to a humanitarian crisis in modern European history. He highlighted how the coordination between the Polish government, NGOs, and ordinary people created a unique model of comprehensive support, setting an example for other nations. He also noted that this period could be seen as one of the most constructive and generous chapters in the long and complex relationship between Poland and Ukraine.

The report not only documents the scale of assistance but also serves as a symbol of a broader shift in Central European geopolitics. It shows Poland stepping into a leadership role in the region, not only through political action but also through grassroots civic engagement. The Polish response, combining compassion with strategic awareness, has gained international recognition and may shape the country’s identity and foreign policy for years to come.