Polska w ONZ

9 listopada 2026 r. Polska wzięła udział w briefingu Rady Bezpieczeństwa ONZ nt. Ukrainy.

Tekst wystąpienia wygłoszonego przez Krzysztofa Szczerskiego, Stałego Przedstawiciela RP przy Narodach Zjednocznych w Nowym Jorku, dostępny jest poniżej:

 

Madam President,

I thank Latvia for convening today’s meeting in response to Russia’s latest strikes against Ukraine.

The situation remains grim. Instead of choosing peace, Moscow continues to send wave after wave of soldiers to the frontlines while suffering staggering losses. Unable to break the resistance of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Russia is escalating its barbaric war of attrition. We have heard today harrowing accounts of how Russia increasingly directs its attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure to terrorize the population, undermine Ukraine’s economy and institutions.

Poland strongly condemns these actions. Let me stress: these attacks are not only deeply deplorable – they are illegal, and those responsible must be held accountable.

Russia is not only inflicting harm on the Ukrainian population; it is also continuing to disrupt vital Black Sea trade routes used to export grain to vulnerable populations in Africa, the Middle East and Asia.

Madam President,

As Ukraine faces the prospect of an exceptionally difficult winter, Poland continues to provide practical support to strengthen its energy security and resilience. We are contributing to efforts to maintain energy supplies, facilitate emergency assistance and ensure access to essential equipment. This support is complemented by the active engagement and remarkable solidarity of our citizens, including through the “Warmth from Poland for Kyiv” fundraising campaign.

These efforts reflect a simple conviction: we must help Ukraine remain strong, resilient and capable of defending its people.

Madam President,

While supporting Ukraine, we must also pursue de-escalation and work towards a just and lasting peace. The local ceasefire arrangement in the town of Oleshky demonstrates that practical agreements are possible and can help alleviate the suffering of civilians affected by this war.

Poland welcomes genuine diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the hostilities. But let us remember: when calling for peace, we must not allow ourselves to be misled by attempts to invoke so-called “root causes” or “legitimate security concerns” as a justification for Russia’s aggression.

There are no other root causes of this war than Russian imperialism.

Russia made a deliberate political choice to launch a neo-imperial war against its neighbour. However terrible that decision was, it was, at its very core, a simple expression of imperial ambition. Nothing more, nothing less.

There are no legitimate security concerns that can justify invading another country, occupying its territory, destroying its cities or killing its civilians. Such arguments are nothing more than attempts to disguise responsibility for aggression and deflect attention from the crimes committed.

Russia wants to establish new spheres of influence which is unacceptable. It is neither a contributor to European security, nor a credible and predictable partner. Quite the opposite, Russia is actively undermining European security through its persistent hybrid warfare.

Let me repeat: let us not be misled. Russia must not be allowed to turn its aggression into gains – to have its imperialism legitimized or to be granted a say in deciding the fate of other sovereign states. The crime of aggression must bring no rewards.

Any peace arrangement must preserve Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, respect its right to choose its own future, and ensure that the security of Ukraine and Europe is not undermined. Each country must retain the authority to determine its own security arrangements and alliances. No country should have a veto over another’s sovereign choices.

Thank you.

 

UN Photo/Manuel Elías