Ukraine: Guterres vastly involved over reported Russian incursion into Polish airspace | EUROtoday

Speaking on the common information briefing in New York, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric mentioned António Guterres is following the following diplomatic fallout throughout the NATO navy alliance “with great concern” the incident, which reportedly occurred amid a large-scale Russian drone and missile assault on Ukraine.

“There is an urgent need for a full, immediate and unconditional ceasefire and for a just, comprehensive and sustainable peace in Ukraine – one that fully upholds Ukraine’s sovereignty, its independence and its territorial integrity, in line with the Charter of the United Nations, international law and relevant UN resolutions,” Mr. Dujarric mentioned.

Multiple drones shot down

According to media experiences, Polish authorities, with the assist of NATO allies, shot down a number of Russian drones that crossed into the nation in a single day – the primary time Russian drones have been downed over NATO territory.

Poland’s Prime Minster Donald Tusk warned that it put his nation at its closest level to open battle since World War Two.

Poland joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO, in 1999 together with Hungary and the Czech Republic as a part of the navy alliance’s first enlargement into Central and Eastern Europe.

While some violations of Polish airspace have been reported since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the in a single day incident highlights the battle’s rising regional impression.

Media additionally reported Russia’s Defense Ministry stating that the strikes focused Ukraine’s military-industrial websites in its western areas and that there have been no meant targets in Poland.

The Secretary-General and the UN proceed to induce all events to respect worldwide legislation.

Mr. Dujarric famous that the scenario “again underlines the regional impact and real risk of expansion of this devastating conflict,” reiterating the UN’s name for cover of civilians and adherence to humanitarian norms.