Ukraine's MFA on sabotage in Poland: Russia wants to place blame for its crimes on Ukrainians

The MFA emphasized that Ukraine firmly condemns the acts of sabotage that occurred on the railway in Poland.

"We draw attention to the cynicism of the aggressor state's deliberate recruitment and use of individuals holding Ukrainian passports for hybrid attacks, sabotage, and crimes aimed at destabilization. Russia is trying to place blame for its crimes on Ukrainians," the ministry added.

However, despite such attempts by the enemy, Ukraine’s partners clearly understand that Russia is the source of these acts of sabotage.

The ministry noted that the events in Poland prove that Russia is waging a full-scale hybrid war against Europe, trying to undermine the unity of partners in supporting Ukraine and destabilize the situation.

The MFA confirmed its readiness to provide Polish law enforcement with all necessary information to establish the details of the incident, bring those responsible to justice, and develop a preventive mechanism to counter similar crimes in the future.

"Ukraine is committed to further close coordination with Poland and other allied states to counter Russian hybrid aggression and strengthen our collective security," the ministry added.

Sabotage in Poland

It was earlier reported that perpetrators damaged railway lines in several areas in Poland.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said today, November 18, that the sabotage was most likely organized by Ukrainian citizens. They arrived in Poland from Belarus and later fled back.

He did not provide details about which specific Ukrainians were involved in the crimes.

At the same time, Polish law enforcement suspects that the Ukrainians were acting in the interests of Russian intelligence services.

Tusk assured that Poland will seek the extradition of the suspects.