Poland condemns Russian threats against Latvia

Poland’s foreign ministry on Thursday condemned what it described as Russian threats and disinformation targeting Latvia and other countries.

The Polish foreign ministry building in Warsaw.

Photo: PAP/Tomasz Gzell

In a statement, the ministry expressed "solidarity and unequivocal support for Latvia and other countries facing increasing pressure from Russia."

It also condemned what it called "false narratives and unjustified claims" spread by Moscow alleging that Latvia or other NATO allies had allowed Ukraine to use their territory or airspace to launch drone attacks against Russia.

Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses solidarity and unequivocal support for Latvia and other countries facing increasing pressure from Russia. We condemn false narratives and unjustified claims spread by Russia regarding the alleged use of the territory or airspace of… pic.twitter.com/1EAZyaqnxD

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇵🇱 (@PolandMFA) May 21, 2026

Russia's UN ambassador Vassily Nebenzia accused Latvia on Monday, without providing evidence, of allowing Ukraine to use its territory to prepare drone strikes against Russia.

Russia’s claim that Ukraine is preparing attacks on Russia from Latvian territory is false and baseless. Latvia has repeatedly said it does not provide airspace for attacks on Russia.

The false accusations, paired with threats to strike ‘decision-making centres’ in Latvia, are… pic.twitter.com/2ciefWYU9z

— EUvsDisinfo (@EUvsDisinfo) May 20, 2026

The Russian diplomat also threatened Latvia with military retaliation, according to reports, and claimed that NATO would not come to the country's aid, even though Latvia has been a member of the alliance since 2004.

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said on X on Thursday that "there is no acceptance for Russia’s threats against our allies."

Russia’s public threats against our Baltic States are completely unacceptable.

Let there be no doubt.

A threat against one Member State is a threat against our entire Union.

Russia and Belarus bear direct responsibility for drones endangering the lives and security of people…

— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) May 20, 2026

"You have no right to falsely accuse the Baltic states," Sikorski wrote, addressing Russia directly.

🚨 BREAKING: Russia threatens a NATO country with strikes and “just retribution”

Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service has accused Latvia of preparing bases for launching Ukrainian drones. According to the agency, Ukrainian drone operators are allegedly stationed at five Latvian… https://t.co/k4vsFJxa9c pic.twitter.com/pqcfvyD0GY

— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) May 20, 2026

"It is clear who the aggressor is and who the victim is. We remain firmly committed to the principles of the UN Charter and the Atlantic Treaty," he added.

There is no acceptance for Russia’s threats against our allies. You have no right to falsely accuse the Baltic States. It is clear who the aggressor is and who the victim is. We remain firmly committed to the principles of the UN Charter and the Atlantic Treaty.

— Radosław Sikorski 🇵🇱🇪🇺 (@sikorskiradek) May 21, 2026

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Source: IAR, PAP, TVP Info, france24.com