The Russian ambassador did not wait for Poland to respond to the UN. Here's what you need to know
What did Marcin Bosacki say before the start of the UN RB meeting?
The deputy head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Marcin Bosacki made a statement before the Extraordinary Meeting of the UN Security Council, convened at the request of Poland. He informed that almost 50 countries, including Hungary and the USA, signed under the position of our country in the position of our country. – We are here to express deep concern and pay attention to another violation of international law and the Card of UN nations. The Russian Federation, attacking the territory of Ukraine, made 19 violations of Polish airspace with drones. […] This unacceptable incident was preceded by violations in the past. That is why Poland applied for an urgent UN RB meeting – said Marcin Bosacki.
What were the positions of European countries?
– France increases its support for Polish air defense, we will not bend in the face of intimidation from Russia – said the representative of Paris. The United Kingdom emphasized that “it will continue to cooperate with its allies in NATO to defend every centimeter of allied territory and also expresses solidarity with Poland and Ukraine.” – Greece resolved in a decisive way to invade at least 19 drones into the Polish airspace, it expresses relief that no one was injured. We are solidary with the Polish government – emphasized the representative of the government in Athens.
– There is a simple solution, one man in the Kremlin could stop this situation. However, he chose the way of death and destruction […] What we saw in the sky is a reminder that Russian drones are not limited to attacks on Ukraine – said the ambassador representing Denmark. “As Slovenia, we call Russia to stop violating international law,” said Slovenia representative.
What did the US representative say at the UN?
“The current actions of Russia, in combination with intentional or inadvertent violation of Poland's airspace, testify to a huge disrespect for the US efforts undertaken in good faith,” said the US ambassador at UN Camille Shea. She also assured that the United States would defend every entire NATO territory.
What was China's reaction?
– We call all the parties to maintain peace and proper mastery, resolving disputes through dialogue and consultation, avoiding misunderstandings and erroneous calculations, and preventing any possible extension or escalation of the situation in the current context – a representative of China Geng Shanhua. – We call on the parties involved in the case to demonstrate political will to maintain the dynamics of peace conversations, continue building a consensus and strive to achieve a peace agreement as soon as possible – he added.
What position did the Russian ambassador present?
– Warsaw stated that drones could arrive from the territory of Ukraine, while hastily blaming Russia, without presenting any evidence. We believe that it is very important to report the actual scope of the incident and compare it with the political clickbait, which is promoted by Poland and other agencies – said Russia's permanent representative at the UN Wasily Nieenzia. The diplomat did not wait for the Polish representative's response and left the room.
What did Marcin Bosacki say?
– Let me start with a quote. “Death traders do not care about the fact that their weapons methodically, intentionally and consciously attack civilians. The blood of dozens of killed civilians rests with those who armor the regime.” This is what Sergei Ławrow, the Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs, said here in this room regarding Ukraine a year ago. Russian officials have repeatedly accused Ukraine of engaging in terrorist attacks with the use of drones to attack non -military infrastructure. The opposite is true. It is Russia who uses this weapon against civilians – said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Marcin Bosacki at the Security Council forum. The Polish representative also referred to the earlier words of the Russian ambassador, who accused Poland of not providing evidence that they were drones belonging to Moscow. – There is evidence in this marking in Russian on parts of these drones – said the deputy minister, who at this moment showed photos of fragments of machines that fell in Poland.
Marcin Bosacki during a speech in the UN showing fragments of Russian dronesOnet
How did Radosław Sikorski react to the words of the Russian ambassador?
The Russian ambassador stated scandalously during his speech that “it is physically impossible for Russian drones to reach Poland.” He also assured that Moscow is interested in deestering. Deputy Prime Minister Radosław Sikorski reacted to his words. “Impossible. A miracle” – ironized the Minister of Foreign Affairs in his post on Platform X.
What position did Ukraine convey?
– The room is not galloping to us. Quite the opposite. We are even further than before. Human costs are catastrophic. Ukraine has suffered more victims in recent months than ever before. Two days ago, Moscow decided that this was not enough to continue to murder Ukrainians. Russia introduces its deadly drones to Polish airspace. I want to express full solidarity from Ukraine with Poland. We condemn cynical provocation and this arrogant attack. We fully share the assessment made by the Polish authorities that it was a conscious decision of Russia to cross the next red line and subjected our patience to the international community – a representative of Ukraine at the UN.
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