Poland in the UN

On July 9, 2026, Poland participated in the UN Security Council briefing on the maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine.

The full statement delivered by Michał Miarka, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Republic of Poland to the UN in New York, is available below:

Mr. President,

I thank the Democratic Republic of the Congo for convening this meeting. Let me also thank the briefers for their informative interventions and align ourselves with the EU statement,

Mr. President,

We strongly condemn the latest large-scale attacks against Ukraine, which demonstrate Russia’s profound disregard for the basic principles of humanity.

Russia's cruel attacks reflect the inability of its armed forces to make significant advances on the battlefield. Russia continues its deliberate targeting of residential buildings, resulting in the deaths and injuries of numerous civilians, including children. It conducts attacks against critical infrastructure aimed at weakening Ukraine’s resilience and depriving civilians of access to basic services. Such actions go far beyond legitimate military objectives and impose an unacceptable burden on millions of people.

And speaking of people, Mr. President, while Russian civilians end up recently in long lines for gas stations, Ukrainian civilians end up dead. In the face of the more and more tangible decline of Russia's economy, there is perhaps some hope that Russian people will eventually realize that this war and the choices of Kremlin run against their own interest.

Mr. President,

Poland will continue to reiterate one basic truth: the responsibility for launching and continuing this war lies solely with Russia. There can be no false equivalence between the aggressor and the victim of aggression. Ukraine is exercising its

inherent right to self-defence in accordance with Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations.

Russia's aggression must stop. We call for a durable settlement based on full respect for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. We expect Russia to engage in meaningful negotiations resulting in a lasting and just peace. Such peace cannot be achieved through the acceptance of aggression or legitimization of territorial gains achieved by force. It would create a dangerous precedent for further disregard of the Charter. We also underline that those responsible for crimes committed during Russia’s aggression must be held accountable.

Mr. President,

We fully support all measures aimed at compelling the Kremlin to cease hostilities and agree to a ceasefire. The international community shall increase economic and diplomatic pressure to force Russia to comply with international law.

Poland’s commitment to supporting Ukraine remains steadfast. It is reflected in our continuous engagement and in the broad spectrum of humanitarian, economic, and military support provided since the outset of Russia’s full-scale aggression.

Thank you.

 

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