Poland PM Tusk Condemns Rising Anti‑Ukrainian Violence

Poland is witnessing an increase in anti‑Ukrainian sentiment, marked by a series of assaults on refugees who fled the war in neighboring Ukraine. Local authorities have documented a growing number of incidents ranging from verbal harassment to physical attacks, prompting concerns among humanitarian organizations and embassies about the safety of displaced persons residing in Polish towns and cities.

Prime Minister Donald Tusk publicly condemned the violence, stating that such hostility undermines Poland’s commitment to European solidarity and poses a security risk amid heightened tensions with Russia. Tusk warned that the escalation of xenophobic acts could be exploited by Moscow to destabilize the region, and he called for stricter law‑enforcement measures and community outreach to protect refugees and preserve social cohesion.