Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has issued a stark warning about what he describes as a growing wave of hostility among Poles toward Ukraine, cautioning that it could undermine both national unity and the broader Western coalition supporting Kyiv against Russia’s ongoing invasion. His comments come after a series of drone incidents that Warsaw has linked to Russia, though some Polish officials have acknowledged the possibility that drones may also have come from Ukrainian territory.

The debate in Poland reflects a broader unease across Europe: how to maintain long-term public support for Ukraine in the face of war fatigue, mounting economic pressures, and the specter of security risks spilling across national borders.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on September 14, Tusk said Poland is witnessing “a growing wave of pro-Russian sentiment and antipathy towards a struggling Ukraine,” suggesting this resentment is being fueled both by Kremlin disinformation campaigns and by “genuine fears and emotions” among ordinary Poles.

“The role of politicians is to stem this tide, not to take advantage of it,” Tusk wrote, framing the situation as a test of patriotism and political maturity for the entire Polish political class. His statement was clearly aimed at both his allies and opponents, particularly those who have used growing dissatisfaction to question Poland’s unwavering support for Ukraine.

Poland has been one of Kyiv’s most steadfast allies since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, providing military aid, opening its borders to millions of refugees, and serving as a critical logistics hub for Western arms........

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