Ukraine and Poland have updated their intergovernmental agreement on crime-fighting cooperation and outlined priority areas for joint work, according to Ukraine’s Ministry of Internal Affairs. The document was signed on December 11 in Lviv during a visit by the Polish delegation.
Key Focus Areas
The meeting between Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko and Polish Interior Minister Marcin Kwiatkowski ended with an agreement to create three working groups, which will start operating in early January 2026. The main areas of focus include:
Air and Drone Defense: protecting critical infrastructure and sharing expertise in neutralizing UAV threats.
Strategic Communications: combating disinformation and responding quickly to information threats.
Civil Protection: evacuation procedures and early warning systems.
We are ready to exchange information and host Polish specialists to familiarize them with the nature of threats and share experience that will help Poland prepare for potential challenges, Klymenko said.
This decision is driven by Ukraine’s experience in the war, where protecting critical infrastructure and neutralizing hostile drones are key priorities.
Risks and Effectiveness
Despite formalizing cooperation, its effectiveness will depend on both sides’ ability to respond quickly to emerging challenges. Focusing on drone defense and critical infrastructure protection may not be sufficient against complex threats.
Success in strategic communications will require clear coordination and adequate resources. The intergovernmental agreement establishes the intent to collaborate, but without systemic oversight, risks remain high—not only in security, but also in crisis management and public order.
Conclusion
Thus, the renewed agreement establishes formal frameworks for cooperation, but its effectiveness will only become clear in practical application. It is particularly important in the context of Russian aggression. Rapid coordination and adaptation to emerging threats will determine the security of both countries. For now, the main risks may be linked to insufficient interagency coordination. They may also stem from limited resources and the complexity of responding to multifaceted threats. The real benefits of these initiatives will depend on the practical interaction between Ukrainian and Polish services. Their ability to adapt quickly to new challenges will also be crucial.
