Some Ukrainians Leaving Poland as Anti-Ukrainian Mood Rises
Some Ukrainians living in Poland are leaving for other European countries. Rising anti-Ukrainian sentiment is a key reason.
Poland once welcomed millions of Ukrainian refugees. Public support has cooled in recent years.
A history dispute has deepened the divide. Ukraine's honouring of the UPA angered many in Poland.
The UPA was linked to wartime massacres of Poles. Poland's president stripped Zelenskyy of a top honour over the row.
Surveys show the shift in mood. A CBOS poll found 45 percent of Poles blame history for worse attitudes.
Some Ukrainians report hostile encounters in daily life. Others say they feel unsafe and plan to move.
Spain is among the destinations for those leaving. Many seek calmer conditions elsewhere in Europe.
Both sides have tried to lower the temperature. Talks and exhumations of wartime graves continue.
Polish officials say support for Ukraine's defence remains firm. The dispute is about history, not about military aid.
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