Polish FM says Ukraine has right to use Western weapons to prevent war crimes

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>**Poland’s Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has said that Ukraine has the right to use Western weapons to prevent war crimes from being committed by Russia on its territory.**

>Sikorski’s remarks were made during a joint press conference in Warsaw with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to adapting its support to Ukraine based on the evolving battlefield situation.

>Sikorski told reporters that Russia’s continued attacks on civilian infrastructure, such as residential buildings and hospitals, constitute war crimes.

>He said that missiles striking these civilian targets continue to be launched from Russian bombers stationed within Russia.

>He stressed Ukraine’s right to defend itself and use Western-supplied weapons to counter these threats.

>**Concerns over Russia’s hybrid warfare tactics**

>Both Sikorski and Blinken addressed concerns over Russia’s hybrid warfare tactics, particularly attacks on Poland as part of broader assaults on NATO’s eastern flank.

>Sikorski warned that if a Polish citizen were injured in any future incident, Poland would respond decisively, ensuring that Russia takes notice.

>He referred to previous attacks involving armed “migrants,” which he said were organized by Russia and Belarus on Poland’s border, resulting in the death of a Polish soldier.

>Sikorski also highlighted ongoing attempts at sabotage, which he said Poland has been able to prevent thanks to cooperation with US intelligence agencies.

>He told the news conference that Russian drones and missiles have violated Polish airspace on several occasions, further escalating tensions.

>Blinken acknowledged these hybrid attacks and emphasized that they are being carefully monitored in collaboration with NATO allies.

>He said that Russia employs a wide range of tactics across different countries as part of a broader strategy to destabilize the region.

>He declared that the United States is working closely with partners to exchange intelligence and take actions that would have consequences for Russia’s aggressive behavior.