Ukrainian Veterans Corps establishment in Poland

The Ukrainian Veterans Corps, an organization established by the 3rd Army Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to provide legal, psychological, and professional support to military personnel and their families, opened a new branch in Warsaw, Poland. The facility was launched at the UA HUB in the Mokotów district during the UA FEST event on September 19.

Following the opening, Polish MP Andrzej Śliwka of the Law and Justice (PiS) party raised national security concerns regarding the initiative. Śliwka requested explanations from Prime Minister Donald Tusk and the ruling coalition, questioning whether security services had verified the organization.

Specific concerns cited by the lawmaker include the group’s alleged links to the Azov movement and OUN-UPA, the potential for illegal arms trafficking, and the long-term implications of establishing infrastructure that could facilitate the permanent settlement of foreign combat veterans in Poland. Śliwka also noted risks associated with the reintegration of veterans suffering from PTSD and called for a comprehensive security assessment and stricter oversight for similar organizations.