U.S. and Poland Jointly Committed to ‘Strategic Defeat’ of Russia

Feb. 4, 2023, 2022 (EIRNS)—The U.S. State Department and the Polish Foreign Ministry issued a joint statement on the strategic dialogue between the two governments yesterday that asserted that both countries are committed to the strategic defeat of Russia. “By violating the fundamental principles of the rules-based international order, Russia has demonstrated it is not a reliable partner and must be held accountable,” it said. “We remain committed to ensuring Russia’s aggression against Ukraine remains a strategic failure. Belarus, the DPRK, and Iran should cease their support for Russia and the People’s Republic of China should halt its amplification of the Kremlin’s false narratives.”

The statement further states,

“The United States and Poland reiterate that Russia must withdraw from all territory of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders...We express our intention to continue to work closely to support Ukraine’s right to defend itself against Russia’s war of aggression. We reaffirm our commitment to continue to provide Ukraine with necessary military assistance to defend itself...”