Poland's Foreign Ministry distances from Sikorski’s comments on downing Russian missiles

In a comment to Ukrinform, Polish Foreign Ministry spokesman Paweł Wroński said, “This is Minister Sikorski’s personal view, not the position of the Polish government.”

Wroński explained that Sikorski believes every opportunity should be seized to protect Polish citizens and prevent accidents, with airspace protection being a fundamental duty of the state.

However, Wroński emphasized that the decision to shoot down Russian missiles and drones at high altitudes over Ukrainian airspace should be based on a thorough military assessment for each specific case.

“If we have the capability and Ukraine agrees, then we should consider it. But ultimately, this is the minister's personal opinion,” Wroński concluded.

• Earlier, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski declared that Poland and other neighboring countries have a "constitutional obligation" to intercept Russian missiles before they breach their airspace.