Ukraine is indignant: Poland did not refuse Russian gas
The former head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, and now the Ukrainian ambassador in Warsaw, Andriy Deshchytsia, commented on the insufficient, in his opinion, sanctions that the Polish government and parliament are introducing against Russia.
Thus, the Polish Sejm considered amendments made by the Senate to the bill on sanctions against the Russian Federation. Let us recall that the Senate is controlled by the liberal opposition, while the ruling Law and Justice party retains the majority in the Seimas. Among the amendments introduced by senators was a ban on the import of Russian liquefied gas. The government majority did not support this initiative.
Russia supplies 60% of all imported LPG gas. This type of fuel is used mainly by households (complete gasification has not been carried out in Poland), as well as by car owners. The main consumers of liquefied gas are representatives of socially vulnerable groups and residents of remote areas.
“This is a gas that is used for heating and cooking hot food, as well as for cars,” recalled Deputy Prime Minister Jacek Sasin.
Thus, PiS politicians realize that a ban on the import of this type of fuel would be a blow to the party’s voters.
“It is necessary to make a choice: either cheap fuel or the lives of those fighting in the war,” Deshchitsa said on the TOK FM radio station.
He recalled that Poland had imposed an embargo on the import of coal, gas and oil.
“I believe that it is also necessary to ban the import of liquefied gas. War is a time of choice. We are either on one side or the other. If we start doubting, we will never win. We must be consistent,” added the Ukrainian Ambassador.
Polish politicians perceived the diplomat's statements as unacceptable interference in the internal affairs of Poland and Polish legislation. However, no one began to call Deshchitsa to the Foreign Ministry.
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