Sikorski's remarks came after a meeting of European Union foreign ministers in Brussels on Monday, following a plea from Navalny's widow, who called for intensified restrictions against those responsible.
The Polish foreign minister emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, "There is no time to waste. Whether Putin allowed or ordered Navalny's murder during the Munich Security Conference, we do not know exactly, but it seems he is unconcerned with the political repercussions. The situation is becoming very serious."
Sikorski told reporters that Poland backs the proposal by the EU's foreign policy chief to name the European human rights sanctions regime after Navalny, signaling a strong stance against human rights violations.
Sikorski expressed dissatisfaction with the EU's approach to support for Ukraine, criticizing the lack of ambitious measures in the 13th package of sanctions against Russia for its ongoing aggression in Ukraine.
He highlighted the urgency of military support, aligning with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba's calls for immediate ammunition supplies.
"The situation in Ukraine is becoming dramatic. With Avdijvka having fallen and Russian forces advancing, it might already be too late," Sikorski said, emphasizing "the critical need for decisive action."
The meeting also addressed the issue of funding for the European Peace Facility, with Sikorski regretting the lack of agreement on allocating EUR 5 billion this year to support Ukraine with ammunition and long-range missiles.
The decision faced opposition, particularly from Hungary, but also lacked support from France and Germany.
Sikorski's dissatisfaction extended to the 13th sanctions package against Russia, which he said lacks economic restrictions and focuses only on individual sanctions, such as entry bans and asset freezes within the EU for around 200 individuals and companies.
This package aims to penalize those aiding the Russian regime in circumventing sanctions.
Additionally, proposals have been made to sanction three companies from mainland China, marking a potential first for the EU in taking such action against China, amid concerns over damaging relations, Polish state news agency PAP reported.
Further, the sanctions list is expected to include firms from Serbia, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Thailand and Sri Lanka, targeting entities outside the EU that exploit loopholes to sell European technologies to Russia, helping it to bypass EU sanctions.
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Source: IAR, PAP