Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has taken a firm public stance against growing violence aimed at Ukrainians in Poland. His comments come as anti-Ukrainian sentiment has become more visible and reports of attacks on refugees from the war in Ukraine have raised concern.
Tusk said the state must respond decisively to acts of intimidation and street violence. He framed the issue not only as a public order problem, but also as a threat to social stability, warning that aggressive behavior toward Ukrainians cannot be allowed to spread.
The Polish leader also linked the atmosphere around these incidents to a broader security risk from Russia. In that context, his remarks suggested that hostility toward Ukrainian refugees could serve interests that weaken solidarity with Ukraine and undermine Poland's own sense of security.
The issue is especially sensitive in Poland because the country has played a major role in supporting people displaced by the war. Tusk's intervention signals that his government sees anti-Ukrainian violence as both a domestic challenge and part of a wider geopolitical struggle over unity, security, and support for Ukraine.
