Polish government spokesperson Adam Szłapka has linked the rise in violence against Ukrainians to the rhetoric and actions of right-wing politicians. He made the remarks on 28 July 2026 following a cabinet meeting.
Szłapka said the United Right camp had created an atmosphere of impunity that encouraged growing aggression. He accused Law and Justice (PiS) leader Jarosław Kaczyński of bringing radical figures into mainstream Polish politics. Some right-wing politicians, he added, are increasingly echoing the language of far-right nationalist Grzegorz Braun.
“These actions effectively give a green light to hatred in public life,” Szłapka said. “The United Right let this genie out of the bottle, and we are now seeing the consequences on the streets. These are barbaric acts by politicians. The results are extremely brutal, but we will confront them with absolute determination.”
Prime Minister Donald Tusk separately warned that violence against Ukrainians damages Poland’s international reputation and serves Russia’s interests. Radical groups, he said, “feel they have political backing.” Tusk urged President Karol Nawrocki to break his silence on the attacks and called on Kaczyński to stop advocating the creation of “militant groups.”
The presidential chancellery replied that Tusk is shifting blame and failing to maintain public safety. Polish police recorded about 180 hate-crime reports targeting Ukrainian citizens in the first half of 2026 — a rise of more than 30 percent compared with the same period last year.