Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk issued a strong statement on September 23, emphasizing Poland’s readiness to react decisively to any airspace violations, seeking full support from its allies.
Premier Tusk’s Statement
Premier Donald Tusk published a statement on social media platform X, addressing the recent incident involving Russian drones in Polish airspace. “Poland is ready to respond decisively to any violations of its airspace. In such situations, I count on the unequivocal and full support of our allies,” Tusk emphasized, posting in English.
United Nations Summit Proceedings
Tuesday marked another day of the United Nations General Assembly summit, where Poland’s Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski participated. Karol Nawrocki was set to speak at the forum later in the day. Earlier, Minister Sikorski addressed the General Assembly with a firm message directed at Russian authorities.
Sikorski’s Address to the General Assembly
During the debate, Sikorski warned that if any unauthorized Russian aircraft were to be shot down and their debris were to fall on NATO territory, Poland would not hesitate to take action. “We know you do not care about respecting international law and cannot live in peace with your neighbors. Your insane nationalism includes a desire for dominance that will not subside until you understand that your empire will not be rebuilt,” he stated.
Security Council Meeting and International Reactions
A Security Council meeting was convened at Estonia’s request following the violation of Estonian airspace by Russian fighter jets. The meeting saw criticism from various countries, with the United States pledging support to NATO countries. Poland warned Russia that further actions could result in the downing of Russian aircraft.
