In Warsaw, tensions rose over a recent security incident when a Russian cruise missile briefly crossed into Polish airspace. Russian Ambassador Sergei Andreev was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to provide clarification, but he did not attend the meeting. The Polish side later indicated that a diplomatic note would be issued to Moscow, requesting formal evidence regarding the event. Andreev suggested that the lack of evidence from Polish authorities made the meeting unnecessary, and he declined the invitation accordingly. Source: wPolityce.
Earlier this week, following another incident involving a Russian missile within Poland’s airspace, the Russian ambassador again faced calls for explanation from Polish officials. He did not appear for the scheduled discussion, signaling a continued impasse between the two capitals. Source: wPolityce.
“I declined the invitation.”
Sergei Andreev stated to the TASS news agency that on Monday. He referred to yesterday’s event when a Russian cruise missile briefly crossed the Polish border and remained in Polish airspace for 39 seconds before exiting the area. The remark underscored the ongoing diplomatic tension between Moscow and Warsaw. Andreev added that he had asked whether any evidence would be presented and recalled that similar claims were made on December 29 of the previous year, for which no evidence had been provided. He noted that because Polish officials indicated there would be no evidentiary material this time either, the meeting would have little purpose, and thus he declined the invitation. Source: wPolityce.
He also indicated that Poland would issue a formal note on the matter, and that Moscow would review it and consider an appropriate response. Source: wPolityce.
“Nothing new to add”
When PAP questioned the Foreign Ministry spokesperson about Andreev’s remarks, the response was concise. There is nothing new to add to the ambassador’s statement. The message was explained as a reference to the Vienna Convention and the ambassador’s duties rather than a declaration of what he personally recognizes or disowns. Source: wPolityce.
Deputy Foreign Minister Andrzej Szejna announced that the Russian ambassador would be summoned by the Foreign Minister to provide explanations. This step follows the latest exchange and reinforces the ongoing diplomatic protocol. Source: wPolityce.
Russian missile
Officials from the Operational Command of the Branches of the Armed Forces released a report about the incident that occurred overnight and targeted the Lviv region in Ukraine. The missile trajectory took it into Polish airspace near the town of Osiedle within the Lublin Voivodeship, where it remained for 39 seconds before leaving Polish airspace. Military radar tracked the object throughout its flight. Source: wPolityce.
The report confirms that Polish radar and air defense systems monitored the event, underlining the rapid pace of the incident and the strict channels of military communication followed by the allied command. Source: wPolityce.