Polska w ONZ

27 lipca 2026 r. Polska wzięła udział w posiedzeniu Rady Bezpieczeństwa ONZ nt. utrzymania pokoju i bezpieczeństwa Ukrainy.

Tekst wystąpienia wygłoszonego przez Krzysztofa Szczerskiego, Stałego Przedstawiciela RP przy NZ w Nowym Jorku, dostępny jest poniżej.

Mr. President,

I thank the Democratic Republic of the Congo for convening this meeting. I also thank the briefers for their informative presentations.

Despite heavy losses on the battlefield and mounting economic problems, Russia remains unwilling to end its war of aggression against Ukraine. On the contrary, it systematically targets Ukrainian civilian infrastructure, causing civilian casualties and depriving thousands of people of access to essential services. Last week, Russia added the Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Sloviansk to the deliberate targets of its strikes. Poland condemns these actions in the strongest possible terms and calls – yet again – on Russia to stop the war.

The recent escalation of Russian attacks against Ukraine's Black Sea ports and commercial vessels is already disrupting maritime traffic and poses a serious threat to Ukraine's export capacity, particularly with regard to agricultural products. These deliberate attacks undermine not only Ukraine's economy, but also global food security and the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation. Poland strongly condemns the recent drone incursions into Romanian airspace. Russia’s provocations – especially across the NATO eastern flank, from Estonia through Poland to Romania and other Allies – are clear violations of international law.

Mr. President,

This Council has repeatedly heard Moscow’s narrative about the alleged "root causes" of the war and its so-called "legitimate security concerns." These are propaganda slogans that bear no resemblance to reality. It is time to stop repeating these narratives and instead focus on the facts.

Ukraine was not a NATO member in February 2022, nor was its accession imminent. Claims that Ukraine or NATO posed a threat to Russia's sovereignty were never supported by the strategic realities preceding the invasion. Indeed, if one listens to Russia's bizarre justifications for this war, it becomes increasingly difficult to understand what objective Moscow claims to be pursuing. Its explanations are detached from reality. We therefore call on all members of this Council to reject these false narratives and remain guided by facts.

And the fact is that Russia's revisionist, neo-colonial policy long predates 2022. For years, Moscow has sought to preserve a sphere of influence over its neighbours through military aggression, coercive diplomacy, economic pressure, cyber operations and disinformation. This is not the behaviour of a state acting in self-defence. This is the behaviour of a state pursuing domination.

Russia's rhetoric about "legitimate security concerns" reflects its outdated imperial mindset rather than any genuine response to an imminent threat. It is Russia that has become the principal source of insecurity in Europe. The only way to address the so-called "root causes" of this war is for Russia to change its own policy.

In the meantime, Ukraine has the inherent right to defend itself against Russia, as enshrined in Article 51 of the UN Charter.

Mr. President,

The path to peace is clear. It requires pressure on Russia by the international community, including the members of this Council, so that Russia finally engages in meaningful negotiations. We call on all United Nations Member States committed to peace, international law and the Charter to strengthen these efforts.

Thank you.

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