The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned Russia of the consequences of possible attacks on diplomatic missions in Kyiv. The ministry stressed that attacks on diplomatic missions would be considered deliberate and intentional actions on the part of the Russian Federation. At the same time, Poland called on the Kremlin to stop its aggression and comply with its international obligations.
Briefly about the main points
- Poland's Foreign Ministry has stated that the attacks on diplomatic missions have serious consequences.
- Any attacks on Polish diplomatic missions will be considered deliberate actions of the Russian Federation.
- Poland called on Russia to stop its aggression and comply with its international obligations.
- Russia threatens new strikes on Kyiv, including on military targets.
Russia's threats and Poland's response
Russia announced about the launch of «consistent systematic strikes» against the Ukrainian military-industrial complex in Kyiv and «decision-making centres». The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland responded to these statements by warning that any attacks on Polish diplomatic missions would be considered deliberate and intentional. The ministry stressed that such actions would have serious legal and international consequences.
The Polish Foreign Ministry stressed that Russia, when conducting a so-called «special military operation», should by definition be limited to military targets. Attacks on diplomatic missions go beyond that and are unfriendly actions. Poland called on Moscow to immediately stop its aggression and respect international treaties.
Western diplomats' response and the significance of the events
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sibiga said., The EU Ambassador to Ukraine, Katharina Mathernova, said that Russian threats are intended to intimidate Western diplomats, but their blackmail will not work. The EU Ambassador to Kyiv, Katarina Mathernova, confirmed that Western diplomats have no plans to leave the Ukrainian capital despite the threats from Russia.
Telephone conversation between the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry Sergey Lavrov and the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed Russia's intentions to «launch systematic strikes» against facilities in Kyiv that are allegedly used for the needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. These developments highlight the growing tensions and the risk of conflict escalation, which affects the security of diplomatic missions and international relations in the region.
