Attacks on Ukrainians in Poland are rising. Disinformation fuels the flames

As Ukrainian-Polish relations took a nose-dive, war refugees and other Ukrainian migrants in Poland are feeling the impact. Nationality-based attacks against Ukrainians, ranging from verbal abuse to physical assault, have been on the rise.

Experts say that disinformation certainly plays a role. But that is only part of the story. Ukrainian refugees have become caught in the crossfire of diplomatic disputes between Kyiv and Warsaw, historical grievances, and domestic Polish politics.

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