Blocking of the Polish-Ukrainian border cannot be justified by any slogans, – Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry

The anti-Ukrainian slogans heard at the border confirm the politically motivated nature of the rally, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said. The Ukrainian diplomatic agency calls on the Polish authorities to provide a legal assessment of the actions of the protesters and ensure the unblocking of the border.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that the blocking of the Polish-Ukrainian border, no matter what slogans it was accompanied by, has no justification. The statement was published by the Ministry’s spokesman Oleh Nikolenko.

“Land borders remain important in the face of Russian aggression. The actions of Polish protesters and some radical Polish politicians undermine Ukraine’s economy and its resilience to repel Russian aggression. The border between Poland and Ukraine is also the border of the EU. It should not be held hostage to any political interests,” the statement said.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine also considers unacceptable the aggressive attitude of the protesters towards Ukrainians and Ukrainian goods crossing the Polish-Ukrainian border.

“The anti-Ukrainian slogans heard at the border confirm the politically motivated nature of the action. Its goal is to provoke further aggravation of bilateral relations. Instead, the protesters make no mention of the threats associated with the import of grain and other agricultural products from Russia and other countries,” the statement said.

The Ukrainian diplomatic mission calls on the Polish authorities to provide a legal assessment of the actions of the protesters, ensure the unblocking of the border, and take measures to curb anti-Ukrainian rhetoric based on unfounded arguments.

“In the face of external challenges, it is extremely important to maintain the level of solidarity that Ukraine and Poland have built in recent years. Ukrainians and Poles must stand up for good neighborly relations, repel any attempts to undermine mutual trust and jeopardize the security of our countries,” the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry emphasized.

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