Sławomir Mentzen calls for removal of Ukrainians from Polish government

Sławomir Mentzen, leader of the Konfederacja party, has called for the exclusion of Ukrainians from the Polish government and state administration. Mentzen claims that, based on information from Polish special forces, Poland is the second most significant target of interest for Ukrainian intelligence services after Russia.

While Mentzen argues this is a necessary security measure, critics from liberal and left-wing circles have characterized his statements as racist. The debate centers on the distinction between national security protocols and ethnic profiling.

In related regional developments, public opinion polls in Ukraine show varying perceptions of international leaders. While President Andrzej Duda maintains a 72% positive rating among Ukrainians, Donald Trump faces a 77% negative perception. Additionally, the European Commission has reminded Ukraine of its commitment to implement ten rule-of-law and anti-corruption reforms required to access 50 billion euros in EU funding through 2027.