On the eve, the Polish police reported on an operation to locate people who are wanted or who had been staying illegally in Poland (illustrative photo).
As reported by Polish police
The Embassy of Ukraine in Poland on March 5 commented on information about the probable expulsion of Ukrainian citizens from the country. The agency noted that media reports appeared about an operation in Poland on March 2 and 3, during which around 2,000 Polish citizens and foreigners were checked.
As a result of the operation, proceedings have been opened against 91 Ukrainian citizens for an obligation to return.
Key Points of the Official Position
“It’s important to understand: the obligation to return is not an immediate deportation. It is the start of an administrative proceeding that may last weeks or months.”
– Embassy of Ukraine in Poland
The embassy adds that it is closely monitoring the situation.
“Efforts are underway with Polish authorities – the Police and Border Guard Service – to determine the circumstances and safeguard the rights of Ukrainian citizens”
– Embassy of Ukraine in Poland
The day before, Polish police reported an operation to identify people who are being sought or who were staying illegally in Poland. In total, 1,944 people were detained, including 147 foreigners, among them 91 Ukrainian citizens.
As of the beginning of January this year, according to UNHCR data, nearly 980,000 Ukrainians in Poland hold temporary protection status.
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