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Ukrainians, Belarusians expelled from Poland after Russia-linked activities, Warsaw says
Ukrainians, Belarusians expelled from Poland after Russia-linked activities, Warsaw says
Tomasz Siemoniak, Poland's minister overseeing intelligence agencies, said that since autumn 2025, the group paid Ukrainian refugees in Poland to take part in pro-Russian demonstrations to influence Ukrainian migrants, with funding allegedly coming from Russia.
Poland deports 15 Ukrainian citizens - Ukrinform
Poland deports 15 Ukrainian citizens - Ukrinform
Polish authorities have deported 15 Ukrainian citizens who were reportedly considered a threat to public safety and order.
That is according to the
Polish Border Guard
, Ukrinform reports.
According to Polish border officials, the individuals had been repeatedly involved in criminal activities, including thefts, armed robbery, document forgery, drug possession, and drunk driving. Some were also implicated in organizing illegal border crossings into Poland.
The decision for forced return was based on considerations of security and public order, in accordance with Article 302 of the Act on Foreigners dated December 12, 2013. In one case, a Ukrainian citizen was listed as undesirable in Poland.
All 15 individuals were forcibly transported to the border and handed over to Ukrainian authorities. They are prohibited from re-entering Poland for a period of five to ten years, and their data has been added to the list of foreigners banned from staying in Poland.
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Poland deports nine Ukrainian and two Belarusian nationals suspected of running Russian-funded influence operation targeting Ukrainian refugees
Poland deports nine Ukrainian and two Belarusian nationals suspected of running Russian-funded influence operation targeting Ukrainian refugees
<p>Polish authorities detained and deported nine Ukrainian and two Belarusian nationals suspected of organizing Russia-funded protests against the Ukrainian government.<p>
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Poland has expelled 11 foreign nationals, including nine Ukrainians and two Belarusians, over their alleged involvement in a Russia-backed influence campaign targeting Ukrainian refugees.
Russia-Ukraine War Latest News:Poland has deported 11 foreign nationals suspected of participating in a Russia-backed influence campaign aimed at manipulating Ukrainian refugees living in the country. According to Poland's Internal Security Agency (ABW), the group allegedly used Russian funding to recruit refugees for anti-Kyiv demonstrations while exploiting politically sensitive issues to undermine public trust and fuel tensions amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
Poland's Internal Security Agency (ABW) said the nine Ukrainian and two Belarusian nationals were expelled after investigators concluded they had allegedly received Russian financial support to recruit Ukrainian refugees for protests against the Ukrainian government. Authorities described the operation as part of a broader influence campaign designed to destabilise public opinion.
The deported group consisted of nine Ukrainian citizens and two Belarusian citizens. A…
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Poland detained nine Ukrainian citizens and two Belarusians suspected of recruiting Ukrainians for paid protests carried out under Russian instructions, Polish officials reported on June 29.
Poland's Internal Security Agency (ABW) and Border Guard identified and detained the suspects in several cities, including Warsaw, Wroclaw, Krakow, Zakopane and Bydgoszcz.
Tomasz Siemoniak, Poland's minister overseeing intelligence agencies,
said
that since autumn 2025, the group paid Ukrainian refugees in Poland to take part in pro-Russian demonstrations to influence Ukrainian migrants, with funding allegedly coming from Russia.
According to the minister's spokesperson, Jacek Dobrzynski, the detainees have already been
expelled
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Poland expels 11 suspected of Russia-backed campaign to influence
Poland expels 11 suspected of Russia-backed campaign to influence
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WARSAW, June 29 (Reuters) - Polish security services have deported nine Ukrainians and two Belarusians on suspicion of using Russian money to recruit Ukrainian refugees to demonstrate against the Kyiv government in Poland, the Internal Security Agency (ABW) said on Monday.
Poland has long accused Russia and its ally Belarus of waging a hybrid campaign involving sabotage, cyberattacks and disinformation since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Russia has repeatedly denied these allegations.
"The organisers aimed to gradually influence the Ukrainian refugee community in Poland and use this group to promote political slogans," the ABW said in a statement.
It added that emotive topics including corruption scandals that have hit the government of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and other developments in domestic politics had been used to trigger protests.
According to the agency, the individuals had links to Russia and Belarus and had been carrying out their activities since autumn 2025.
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WARSAW, June 29 - Polish security services have deported nine Ukrainians and two Belarusians on suspicion of using Russian money to recruit Ukrainian refugees to demonstrate against the Kyiv government in Poland, the Internal Security Agency (ABW) said on Monday.
Poland has long accused Russia and its ally Belarus of waging a hybrid campaign involving sabotage, cyberattacks and disinformation since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Russia has repeatedly denied these allegations.
"The organisers aimed to gradually influence the Ukrainian refugee community in Poland and use this group to promote political slogans," the ABW said in a statement.
It added that emotive topics including corruption scandals that have hit the government of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and other developments in domestic politics had been used to trigger protests.
According to the agency…
Poland expels 11 suspected of Russia-backed campaign to influence ...
Poland expels 11 suspected of Russia-backed campaign to influence ...
Poland expels 11 suspected of Russia-backed campaign to influence Ukrainian refugees
La Polonia espelle 11 persone sospettate di essere coinvolte in una campagna sostenuta dalla Russia volta a influenzare i rifugiati ucraini
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WARSAW, June 29 (Reuters) - Polish security services have deported nine Ukrainians and two Belarusians on suspicion of using Russian money to recruit Ukrainian refugees to demonstrate against the Kyiv government in Poland, the Internal Security Agency (ABW) said on Monday.
Poland has long accused Russia and its ally Belarus of waging a hybrid campaign involving sabotage, cyberattacks and disinformation since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Russia has repeatedly denied these allegations.
“The organisers aimed to gradually influence the Ukrai…
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⚔ The first claim specifies 11 individuals (9 Ukrainian + 2 Belarusian) deported for Russia-linked influence operations; the second claims 15 Ukrainian citizens deported for criminal activities and threats to public order. The overlap in nationality (Ukrainian) and number (9 vs 15) suggests partial but not complete alignment, and the stated reasons differ: influence operations vs criminal conduct. The sources do not clarify whether the 9 Ukrainian deportees are included in the 15 or are separate.
A russia_ind Poland deported nine Ukrainian and two Belarusian nationals suspected of organizing Russia-funded protests against the Ukrainian government.
B other Poland deported 15 Ukrainian citizens who were reportedly considered a threat to public safety and order.
Single-source · 10 — reported by one bloc only (uncorroborated)
Poland deported nine Ukrainian and two Belarusian nationals suspected of organizing Russia-funded protests against the Ukrainian government.
meduza
Poland deported 15 Ukrainian citizens who were reportedly considered a threat to public safety and order.
ukrinform.net
Poland expelled Ukrainians and Belarusians after Russia-linked activities, according to Warsaw.
kyivindependent
The group paid Ukrainian refugees in Poland to take part in pro-Russian demonstrations to influence Ukrainian migrants, with funding allegedly coming from Russia.
kyivindependent
The 15 deported Ukrainian citizens had been repeatedly involved in criminal activities, including thefts, armed robbery, document forgery, drug possession, and drunk driving.
ukrinform.net
Some of the deported Ukrainian citizens were implicated in organizing illegal border crossings into Poland.
ukrinform.net
The decision to deport the 15 Ukrainian citizens was based on considerations of security and public order, in accordance with Article 302 of the Act on Foreigners dated December 12, 2013.
ukrinform.net
The deported individuals are prohibited from re-entering Poland for a period of five to ten years.
ukrinform.net
The data of the deported individuals has been added to the list of foreigners banned from staying in Poland.
ukrinform.net
One Ukrainian citizen was listed as undesirable in Poland.
ukrinform.net
Framing · 5 — loaded language surfaced (spin shown, not adopted)
kyivindependent
“Ukrainians, Belarusians expelled from Poland after Russia-linked activities, Warsaw says”
→ Poland expelled Ukrainians and Belarusians after Russia-linked activities, according to Warsaw.
meduza
“Polish authorities detained and deported nine Ukrainian and two Belarusian nationals suspected of organizing Russia-funded protests against the Ukrainian government.”
→ Polish authorities deported nine Ukrainian and two Belarusian nationals suspected of organizing Russia-funded protests against the Ukrainian government.
ukrinform.net
“Poland deports 15 Ukrainian citizens - Ukrinform”
→ Poland deported 15 Ukrainian citizens.
ukrinform.net
“who were reportedly considered a threat to public safety and order.”
→ The individuals were considered a threat to public safety and order.
kyivindependent
“the group paid Ukrainian refugees in Poland to take part in pro-Russian demonstrations to influence Ukrainian migrants, with funding allegedly coming from Russia.”
→ The group paid Ukrainian refugees in Poland to take part in pro-Russian demonstrations to influence Ukrainian migrants, with funding allegedly coming from Russia.
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