The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Russian Ambassador Sergey Andreyev on Tuesday, May 26, to protest Moscow’s recent threats against diplomatic missions and its ongoing aggression in Ukraine.
Summons and Official Protest
Ambassador Sergey Andreyev was called to the Foreign Ministry to hear Poland’s stance regarding recent Russian warnings directed at Kyiv. Ministry spokesperson Wewiór emphasized that Poland, in coordination with European partners, has formally conveyed its rejection of these threats.
The Polish government declared that there can be no consent for such actions. The Ministry reminded Russia that if it claims to be conducting a “special military operation,” the scope of its targets must be strictly limited to military infrastructure.
Demands for De-escalation
The Ministry demanded that Russia immediately cease its unjustified and unlawful aggression while strictly adhering to international treaties and obligations. Officials warned that Russia’s threats to diplomatic facilities change the nature of the conflict.
Poland confirmed that it has contingency plans in place should Russian forces strike Polish diplomatic property. Despite the heightened risks, the Ministry noted that its staff remains courageous and continues to operate under wartime conditions.
Coordinated European Response
The Polish action is part of a broader, synchronized diplomatic push across Europe. Similar summons have been issued by other European nations and the European Union, which also called in the Russian charge d’affaires to protest the situation.
The European Commission stated that it has no intention of withdrawing its diplomatic mission from Kyiv. Germany also confirmed that its foreign ministry summoned the Russian ambassador in response to Moscow’s appeals for foreign diplomats to evacuate the Ukrainian capital.