The only winner of the Poland-Ukraine scandal is Putin (opens original article in a new tab)

Poland's relationship with Ukraine has deteriorated, with historical tensions and political actions fueling anti-Ukrainian sentiment, benefiting Russia's strategic interests.

• Poland's public sentiment towards Ukrainians has shifted negatively since 2022
• Historical tensions between Poles and Ukrainians are being exploited by political actors
• Poland's president criticized for actions perceived as undermining Ukrainian-Polish relations
• Russian propaganda leverages historical grievances to strain relations between Poland and Ukraine