“The issue of exhuming the victims of the Volhynian crime should not be treated as a political issue or as a topic of some fair,” Radosław Sikorski said in Kiev. “100,000 people died. The remains of these people require a Christian burial. This is an obligation, not a political issue,” the foreign minister added after a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Andriy Sybiha.
Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski arrived in Kyiv on Friday. This is the next stage of the Polish Foreign Ministry chief’s visit to Ukraine, as he arrived in the country on Thursday evening. He then met with Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovy; both laid flowers at the memorial plaque commemorating the victims of the Russian missile strikes on the city on September 4.
On Friday, the head of Polish diplomacy held talks with his Ukrainian counterpart, Andriy Sybiha. Radosław Sikorski said at the press conference after the meeting that he discussed the most important issues with the Ukrainian side, not avoiding difficult topicsas the need to restore the exhumation and Christian burial of the victims of the Volyn crime. As he added, received assurances that there will be progress in this matter.
We are friends as a country and friends as ministers. We talked about everything, even difficult things. We must tell the truth about the Volhyn crime and other mutual acts and at the same time choose a common and safe future. We are ready to discuss this. – said the head of the Ministry of Diplomacy at a joint press conference with his Ukrainian counterpart Andriy Sybiha.
The issue of the exhumation of the victims of the Volhynian crime should not be treated as a political issue or as the topic of some trade fair. 100,000 people died. The remains of these people require a Christian burial. This is an obligation, not a political issue. This is part of the European canon of values to which Ukraine belongs. – he added.
During the press conference, the Minister of Foreign Affairs also stated that Poland considers delivering MiG-29 aircraft to Ukraine, which is fighting against Russian aggressor. He also mentioned that Polish PT-91 Twardy tanks spotted in Ukrainian Armed Forces offensive in Kursk Oblast.
So far, we have delivered about 400 PT-91 Twardy tanks to Ukraine, some of which – I heard – are also fighting in the Kursk Oblast. We have delivered 50 Krab self-propelled howitzers, Piorun portable anti-aircraft missile systems and air defense elements. We are considering transferring other equipment options, including perhaps MiG-29 aircraft, which are needed to defend the skies today. – said the minister.
Poland also supports Ukraine in ensuring its energy security. This is a priority in the context of the upcoming autumn and winter, when the needs exceed the capacities of the energy sector damaged by Russian attacks. – said the head of Polish diplomacy.
We stand with the heroic and combative Ukraine attacked by Russia. We defend it for historical and political reasons, seeing Ukraine as a future friend and member of a united Europe. We also support Ukraine for moral reasons, which are the basis of our civilization. Every decent person should support the victim when he or she is attacked, and not cheer or even support the attacking bandit. – Sikorski observed.
The article is being updated.
