Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Polish-Ukrainian relations are facing a new wave of tensions. Just a few years ago, Warsaw was one of Kyiv’s most vocal advocates in the West. Today, however, criticism of Ukraine and Ukrainians is becoming increasingly common in Poland.

More than half of Poles oppose accepting Ukrainian refugees, while support for Kyiv is increasingly becoming a subject of political debate. In Wrocław, a discussion over a resolution against violence toward Ukrainians turned into a major scandal involving mutual accusations and historical grievances.

Why has Polish society’s attitude toward Ukrainians changed so dramatically? Has Kyiv really gone from being an ally to a competitor for Warsaw when it comes to influence and Western attention? And is Poland risking destroying its special relationship with Ukraine with its own hands?

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