Polish Prime Minister Tusk condemns anti-Ukrainian assault and urges action
Prime Minister Donald Tusk denounced a recent street beating of a Ukrainian couple in Wroclaw and called for a firm response to such violence.
In a cabinet session, Prime Minister Donald Tusk sharply criticized a recent incident in Wroclaw where three Polish men violently assaulted a Ukrainian man and his girlfriend, citing it as evidence of rising anti-Ukrainian hostility. He emphasized that such behavior, especially when politically tolerated, harms Poland’s image abroad, which has been strengthened by its aid to Ukraine since the 2022 Russian invasion. Police quickly arrested two suspects with prior convictions and are still searching for the third.
Tusk highlighted a broader trend of verbal and physical attacks on Ukrainians, noting a rise in recorded hate crimes this year. He called on President Karol Nawrocki to break his silence and denounce the assault, while also meeting privately with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss safety for Ukrainian refugees in Poland.
Why it matters
The incident reflects growing anti-Ukrainian sentiment in Poland, threatening social cohesion and the country's reputation as a supporter of Ukraine.
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