Russia’s Foreign Ministry has sharply condemned remarks made by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, after he suggested that Ukraine has the right to target Russian affiliated sites across Europe in response to Moscow’s ongoing military aggression.

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova issued the statement during a press briefing in Moscow, describing Tusk’s words as a “provocation and encouragement of terrorism.”

“Statements like these are irresponsible and dangerous,” Zakharova said. “They promote escalation, destabilize Europe, and encourage acts that could be classified as terrorism under international law.”

Her remarks followed Tusk’s recent comments during a press conference in Warsaw, where he argued that European states should “defend Ukraine’s right to self-defense including operations against those aiding Russia’s war machine.”

Moscow responded with outrage, accusing Poland of supporting militant actions against Russian interests and directly linking Warsaw to what it called “Western-sponsored sabotage,” including the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions, which Russia has repeatedly blamed on Western intelligence cooperation.

The diplomatic clash adds to already strained relations between the two countries. Poland has been one of Kyiv’s staunchest supporters since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, providing arms, logistical support, and refuge for millions of Ukrainian refugees.

Analysts warn that the latest exchange could further complicate European security dynamics, especially amid heightened Russian warnings against NATO involvement in Ukraine.

The European Union has not yet formally responded to Zakharova’s statement, though Brussels has previously backed Poland’s right to defend its national and regional security interests.