On September 21, 2026, Poland expressed strong protest against the illegal elections held by the Russian Federation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that these actions constitute a gross violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Poland's Position on the Elections
In Warsaw, it was stated that the elections in the Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions, as well as in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, are entirely illegal. The Polish MFA stressed that these actions contradict the fundamental principles of international law.
International Reaction
Poland is not the only country expressing its outrage. Other nations have also condemned Russia's actions, pointing to the need to adhere to international norms and principles. It is important that the international community continues to support Ukraine in its aspirations to restore territorial integrity.