Polish city pledges action against violence amid attacks on Ukrainians
The Wrocław City Council adopted a resolution condemning hatred and violence based on nationality following a series of incidents involving Ukrainians in the city, Polish media reported on Aug. 27.
Wroclaw, a Polish city, has adopted a resolution condemning violence and hatred based on nationality in response to a series of incidents involving Ukrainians in the city. The resolution, adopted by the City Council on August 27, declares that there is no place for attacks, humiliation, or intimidation of anyone because of their origin, language, accent, or nationality in Wroclaw.
The city pledges to combat aggression, hatred, and intolerance, following several high-profile incidents, including a physical assault on a Ukrainian couple and an incident of verbal abuse against a group of Ukrainians, including two young girls. The resolution comes amid strained Polish-Ukrainian relations, which have been exacerbated by disputes over the legacy of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army and the naming of a Ukrainian military unit by Ukraine, both of which have sparked criticism in Poland.
The Polish police received over 180 reports of hate crimes against Ukrainians in the first half of 2026, a 30% increase compared to the same period last year.
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