Sikorski commented on disagreements at the meeting with Zelensky and explained his position on Crimea.

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski explained his proposal on Crimea as a "hypothetical discussion".

Sikorski explained that his words about transferring Crimea under a UN mandate for a referendum were part of an unofficial expert discussion. He emphasized that Poland unequivocally supports Ukraine's territorial integrity.

"At the conference, there was a hypothetical discussion among experts off the record, where we considered how to implement President Zelensky's own proposals on how to return Crimea. He talked about diplomatic actions," the head of the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained.

Earlier, on September 19, Sikorski proposed transferring Crimea under a UN mandate for preparing a "fair referendum" after verifying legal residents, postponing this decision for 20 years.

Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak responded to this statement, emphasizing: "Crimea is Ukraine. Russia violated international law and must be held accountable for it."

President Volodymyr Zelensky previously stated that Ukraine would be able to live peacefully only when it returns all its territories. He did not rule out the possibility of returning Crimea through diplomatic means.

Regarding the dispute with Volodymyr Zelensky, particularly on the issues of the Volyn tragedy and the exhumation of victims, Sikorski noted: "We support Ukraine militarily, financially, and humanitarianly, but as it happens between neighbors, sometimes there are issues that need to be resolved, and we also talk about this."

The Minister added that Poland relies on "Ukraine's sensitivity to our demands" and on more intensive contacts regarding Ukraine's accession to the European Union.