Kyiv has also begun the process of preparing to evacuate drivers, who are having to wait several days – often in sub-zero temperatures – to cross the border.
Ukraine
Members of alleged Russian spy network indicted in Poland
The group allegedly monitored and planned to sabotage transports of aid to Ukraine.
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Poland calls for tough response to Russia’s “genocide” in Ukraine
Mateusz Morawiecki criticised Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz directly for their response to the war.
How long will Polish politicians remain united over the war in Ukraine?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The imperative for national unity prompted by the war works in PiS’s favour, but its effect so far has been limited.
UN to open refugee office in Kraków and provide city with financial support
The Polish city is hosting up to 150,000 refugees from Ukraine, causing its population to grow almost 20% in the space of a month.
Poland pushes for EU funds to support countries taking Ukraine refugees
The Polish and German interior ministers have jointly proposed a system under which the EU would grant €1,000 for each refugee.
Ukrainian refugees clean park to thank Polish city for welcome
“They gave us a home, food, clothes. We are happy that at least we can say thank you for it.”
Western public appreciate Poland’s role helping Ukraine refugees, finds international poll
A survey shows strongly positive views towards Poland’s acceptance of refugees among people in the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and the US.
Complaint filed against Polish public TV over “EPP – European Putin’s Party” report
Polish state TV, a government mouthpiece, has suggested Donald Tusk, PO and the EPP are among “Putin’s useful idiots”.
Biden draws on Poland’s anti-communist history to inspire Ukraine resistance in Warsaw speech
The US president also praised the Polish people for “opening their hearts and their homes” to Ukrainian refugees.
Poland deserves help with refugees but “won’t go begging” for it, says Kaczyński
Poland will also not support any system to relocate the refugees to other countries against their will, says the ruling party chairman.
Poland sees mass tourist cancellations amid war in neighbouring Ukraine
The state tourism agency has sought to reassure international travellers that Poland remains a safe destination.
Sean Penn teams up with Polish city to help Ukrainian refugees
His NGO, CORE, will provide Kraków with organisational and material support.
One fifth of Polish small and medium firms report negative impact from Ukraine war
The war has caused particular disruption for transport and logistics companies.