29 sierpnia 2025 r. Polska wzięła udział w posiedzeniu Rady Bezpieczeństwa ONZ nt. utrzymania pokoju i bezpieczeństwa Ukrainy.

Tekst wystąpienia wygłoszonego przez Michała Miarkę, Zastępcę Stałego Przedstawiciela RP przy NZ w Nowym Jorku, dostępny jest poniżej.

Mister President,

I would like to begin by thanking Panama for convening today’s meeting and Assistant Secretary General Jenca for his briefing.

I also appreciate the presence of Prime Minister Swyrydenko today here with us.

Poland supports the statement to be delivered by the EU.

Mister President,

We have all heard the account of the most tragic consequences of  another Russian attack on the night of August 27. Poland once again extends its deepest condolences to all those affected. Such systematic attacks on civilian targets are war crimes, and they demand accountability. We will continue to support all international and national efforts to bring those responsible to justice.

Among the casualties of these indiscriminate assaults were diplomatic premises — including the offices of the European Union delegation and the British Council. These are not military targets. And let me take a moment to remind this Chamber — on April 14 last year, the Russian Permanent Representative spoke from this very floor about the sanctity of diplomatic missions and about the protections enshrined in international law. He claimed that The Council knows very well that an attack on a diplomatic mission is considered a casus belli under international law. And if a Western mission had been hit, those countries would immediately retaliate and then argue in this very Chamber that they were right to do so. So I ask — how do those words stand now?

Mister President,

We did not retaliate. Instead, the Ukrainian, European, the US leaders, with support of all peace-loving countries in the world continue to engage in or support talks to achieve a ceasefire and stop the killing of civilians in Ukraine. Russia, on the other hand, is demonstrating its stance on peace by sending over 620 drones and missiles, escalating its brutal assaults on Ukrainian cities and innocent people.

Actions speak louder than words. Russia, regrettably, pretends to negotiate, while at the same time undermining diplomatic efforts, killing civilians and attempting to seize more Ukrainian land.

Mister President,

If Russia hopes to break the spirit of resistance and solidarity, it is gravely mistaken. Recent strikes only strengthen our determination to support Ukraine. While the European Union prepares its nineteenth package of sanctions, Poland calls on allies to impose additional restrictive measures that will further undercut Moscow’s revenues and weaken its capacity to wage war.

Mister President,

We all know the truth: Russia is facing growing economic and social pressure. And because of this, it wants to force its maximalist goals on Ukraine — and it wants to do it fast. But let me be clear: Russia’s blatant disregard for peace cannot, and will not, go unanswered. We will hold Russia accountable. We will apply sustained pressure.  And we will stand firmly by Ukraine’s side.

Mister President,

I took note that the Russian representative fled the room filled with the representatives of international community, that he believes are sardines. But perhaps it is a good omen, because indeed it does take a collective unity and resolve of all of us, the members of international community, to force Russia to abandon its terror tactics, engage in genuine negotiations, and just like the Russian representative, go home.

I thank you, Mister President.