Poland Faces Growing Tension Over Ukrainian Refugees

A street survey in Poland shows a sharp rise in anti‑Ukrainian sentiment, with many respondents describing the situation as a concerning trend. Some Poles blame Russia for inflaming the atmosphere, while others fault Polish authorities and unresolved historic conflicts. Attacks on Ukrainian refugees have become more frequent, and a man interviewed in a park declared, “Poliaci nám nikdy neboli priateľmi” (the police have never been our friends).

Ukrainian men serving on the front say they will confront aggressive Poles when they return home, suggesting a potential escalation of hostilities. The tension reflects a broader strain in Polish‑Ukrainian relations amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.