Maciej Pisarski
Remarks by Ambassador of Poland, @ “Solidarity with Ukraine “Event @ Embassy of Poland, Islamabad, 11 February 2026
Thank you very much for being with us this evening as we pay tribute to the Ukrainian People for their steadfast resistance, perseverance and sacrifice to the cause of freedom and human dignity.
Before we begin, let me say that we are horrified by the recent bombing in the mosque in Islamabad. We condemn this act of terror against the worshipers. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families. We stand in solidarity with Pakistan in its fight against the menace of terrorism.
Please rise to pay respect to the victims of this heinous crime. Every year for the last 4 years, we have gathered together to express our Solidarity with Ukraine who has been repelling the Russian invasion.
We #StandWithUkraine as its sovereignty, the future of Europe and the rules of the international order are at stake.
This year have come together as Team Europe – representing the Delegation of the European Union and the EU Member States – and Embassy of Ukraine as co-hosts of this event.
I warmly welcome my fellow ambassadors of Norway and Switzerland as well as the representatives of Australia, Canada, Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America and other like-minded countries.
A special, warm welcome goes to our Pakistani friends and colleagues for their support for the fundamental values enshrined in the UN Charter which lay foundation to our collective security and which are being brutally assaulted by the Russian Federation.
We live in a very turbulent, unpredictable and at times violent world.
We have witnessed mass murders and war crimes committed against civil population. We mourn the death and suffering of the victims of terrorist attacks as well as ethnic and sectarian violence.
We condemn the breach of humanitarian law and overuse of violence leading to unspeakable suffering of the civilian population in Gaza.
We hope that the peace agreement for Gaza will hold, that it will lead to the implementation of the two state solution and the creation of the Palestinian state.
Today, we turn our attention to what in fact is a modern-day colonial war waged against Ukrainian people, who simply want a better life and realize they can never achieve this while being subjugated by Russia.
We want to stress the urgency of a just and lasting peace for Ukraine; the peace that Russia is currently not interested in achieving because it is determined to destroy its neighbor and rebuild its sphere of influence.
We also pledge our continuing assistance to Ukraine – military and non-military – so that its negotiating position is strengthened and Russia’s ultimate goals are not achieved.
I am honored to stand in the company of my European Union colleagues to show our unity and solidarity.
Statement from embassy of Poland, on 4th anniversary of Russian aggression on Ukraine
⦁ 24th February 2026 will mark the end of fourth year of Russia’s full-scale, unprovoked, illegal war of aggression against Ukraine. In the last weeks we witnessed brutal Russian attacks on Ukrainian residential areas and critical infrastructure. The systematic nature of Russian attacks demonstrates a deliberate strategy to inflict suffering on the civilian population by targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure and leaving millions of people without electricity and heating in bitter winter conditions.
⦁ Poland and the European Union express its full solidarity with Ukraine and the families of the victims. We call on Russia to stop the war immediately.
⦁ Russia’s war poses a direct and severe threat to global security. Through its energy blackmail, disruption of global food supplies, alongside its malicious hybrid tactics, cyber-attacks, disinformation campaigns, and reckless nuclear rhetoric, Russia is flagrantly violating international norms. These actions demonstrate a blatant disregard for the safety, security, and well-being of billions of people worldwide, destabilizing not only regional peace but also global stability.
⦁ As Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Radoslaw Sikorski, put it during his visit to Pakistan in October 2025: According to Kremlin’s propaganda, the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine was a justified reaction to western expansionism. In fact, it is a modern-day colonial war against Ukrainian people, who simply want a better life and realize they can never achieve this goal while being subjugated by Moscow.
The root cause of this war is not NATO’s enlargement – which followed decisions made by sovereign states – but a failing empire’s desperate effort to restore its sphere of influence. When international legal order is undermined, small and medium-sized countries suffer the most. A stable international system should be based on the respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty of every state – no matter its size.
⦁ Russia is not interested in achieving peace. The Kremlin and Putin’s goals remain unchanged regardless of the peace efforts of the international community: the destruction of Ukraine and its complete capitulation. Russia also seeks to achieve this by discouraging continued international assistance to Ukraine. It is essential to continue providing Ukraine with both military and non-military assistance to strengthen its position in the peace negotiations and to make clear that Russia’s ultimate goals cannot be achieved.
⦁ Against this backdrop, sanctions imposed by the European Union, the United States, and their partners are exerting significant pressure on Russia’s war economy. Sanctions are carefully designed to avoid and mitigate unintended global impacts.
⦁ Russia’s aggressive stance is responsible for the unprecedented arms buildup in Europe. This compels countries like Poland to increase defense spending in order to protect their citizens and sovereignty. We would much prefer to allocate these resources to sustainable development and international cooperation. However, Russia leaves us no choice and continues to divert the world away from objectives that should unite us all.
⦁ In addition to regular threats, Russia is intensifying hybrid attacks across the region and against NATO member states. This dangerous trend will not be tolerated and must be stopped.
⦁ Poland and the European Union will continue its good-will participation in the peace efforts. At the same time we will further extend necessary support to Ukraine. We encourage all partners to do the same. For the sake of a just and lasting peace and for the future of the international community.
