So far, the Polish-Ukrainian border was crossed by, among others, 407,865 citizens of Ukraine, 3,337 of Uzbekistan, 5,343 of Poland, 2,564 of Belarus, 3,017 of India, 2,289 of Nigeria, 1,415 of Algeria, 1,333 of Morocco, 1,366 of Afghanistan, 1,268 of Pakistan, 1,235 of the USA, and 1,058 of Russia.

Poland welcomes everyone and is helping all refugees in need, and on an equal basis. Sympathising with refugees, Poland is setting up reception points, which are their first points of contact in our territory. They are offering tangible humanitarian aid: psychological, medical, and material assistance.

The goal of Polish institutions and services is to protect the well-being of refugees irrespective of who they are and to help them find shelter. The MFA stays in touch with the diplomatic corps accredited to Poland in order to find out how many third country nationals could need assistance evacuating from Ukraine and how Poland can help them return home.

Diplomats from a number of African countries, including heads of missions helping their fellow citizens at the border, note the perfect organisation, professionalism, and dedication of Polish services and those involved in helping refugees. We have received thanks from representatives of Angola, Tanzania, Morocco, Kenya, Sierra Leone, and South Africa.

Communities from African and Middle Eastern countries living in Poland are also contributing to the humanitarian assistance effort.

Reports of the citizens of some countries experiencing discriminatory treatment from the Polish authorities were checked on the ground by diplomats from such countries and proved to be false.

 

Łukasz Jasina
MFA Press Spokesperson