Warsaw: Europe should not plan to build its own common army, but instead strengthen its individual national armies, Poland's foreign minister said Sunday. Speaking with state-run TVP World, Radoslaw Sikorski stated that Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal in Munich on Friday for a joint EU army will not happen.

According to Anadolu Agency, Sikorski emphasized, "Europe should implement solutions that will strengthen national armies." He elaborated that the term 'European army' could be misunderstood and clarified that the unification of national armies is not feasible. However, he advocated for the European Union to develop its own defense capabilities.

Sikorski proposed that if the US desires stronger defense from Europe, it should be approached through domestic, NATO, and European components. He mentioned the potential for EU subsidies for the arms industry to enhance production capabilities and create EU forces that live up to their name.

He also addressed the issue of Polish troops in Ukraine, stating it is not an option as Poland's duty to NATO is to protect its eastern flank, including its own territory. Concerns have been raised among European leaders due to recent moves by US President Donald Trump, which could potentially exclude the EU and Kyiv from decisions regarding the war in Ukraine.

There is also an expectation that Trump may reduce US forces in Europe. Sikorski, last year, called for EU sanctions on Russia and proposed a 5,000-strong EU mechanized brigade. Highlighting Poland's defense spending of 4% of its GDP, he urged other NATO members to increase their defense budgets.