SBU bans Polish journalist Warzecha from entering Ukraine for three years
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has banned Polish journalist Łukasz Warzecha, known for his anti-Ukrainian stance, from entering the country for three years.
On November 2, Polish journalist Łukasz Warzecha announced on X that the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) had banned him from entering Ukraine for three years. He stated that he had received a decision after a day of waiting and high-level interventions. Polish historian Łukasz Adamski from the Mieroszewski Centre explained that Warzecha was a participant in a study visit organized by the Centre in collaboration with the Ukrainian Institute, under the supervision of Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The list of participants had been previously agreed upon and submitted to Ukrainian authorities without objection. Following issues at the border, the Centre informed the foreign ministries of both Ukraine and Poland. Despite a seven-hour wait, the SBU's decision stood, and Warzecha returned to Warsaw. While recognizing Ukraine's right to determine entry, Adamski noted that such journalist restrictions, even for security reasons, often provoke media attention and provoke negative comments. As of now, Interfax-Ukraine has not received official confirmation of this decision from the SBU.
Written by urgent.news from Interfax-Ukraine's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
