Meanwhile, a Ukrainian pictured at the event holding a nationalist flag has apologised.
Ukraine
“Russia cannot emerge from this war stronger,” warns Polish PM ahead of Trump-Putin meeting
European leaders, including Tusk, issued a joint statement ahead of the Alaska summit, stressing the importance of Ukraine’s involvement in the peace talks.
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Polish student creates website connecting Ukrainian refugees with doctors offering free treatment
The service, which puts people in touch with suitable specialists, has already had more than 15,000 hits.
Poland “does not envisage” sending fighter jets to Ukraine despite Blinken remarks
The US says it has given the “green light” for Poland to give Ukraine fighter jets if it wanted to.
Polish consumer office advises shoppers how to boycott Russian products
Many of Poland’s biggest retail chains have already withdrawn Russian and Belarusian products.
Over one million have fled Ukraine into Poland since Russian invasion
It is “the fastest growing refugee crisis in Europe since WWII”, says the UN’s High Commissioner for Refugees.
Russian actions in Ukraine “bear hallmarks of genocide”, says Poland’s president
“I believe that they will not remain unpunished and the perpetrators will be held responsible by international tribunals,” said Andrzej Duda.
War in Ukraine revives linguistic debate in Poland over how to say “in Ukraine”
Many people are choosing to say “w Ukrainie” instead of “na Ukrainie”, arguing that the conventional form diminishes the country’s status.
Opposition will “support Polish government” in response to Russia-Ukraine war, says Tusk
But Tusk also appealed to the ruling party to end its alliances with right-wing leaders sympathetic towards the Kremlin, such as Viktor Orbán.
How will the war in Ukraine affect Polish politics?
Aleks Szczerbiak
Domestic issues are on the back-burner, but the war could have long-term political effects.
Polish restaurants change name of “Russian” dumplings to “Ukrainian”
Pierogi ruskie, one of Poland’s favourite dishes, have been renamed as pierogi ukraińskie in a show of solidary.
Poland to make it easier for Ukrainian refugees to work and receive child benefits
“We are preparing changes to the regulations that will allow for long-term support for Ukrainian citizens,” says a minister.
Poland pledges school places for Ukrainian children, who make up half of refugees
The education ministry is seeking to draft in students to help translate for new Ukrainian pupils.
Indians attacked in Polish border town as police warn of “false information” about refugee crimes
Nationalist football hooligans have arrived in the town to campaign against non-white people being let into Poland.
