There are harsh disputes in Polish society, caused by the intention of Ukrainian migrants to play a notable role in Polish politics. The initiator of this polemic was the Ukrainian media outlet European Pravda, which blamed Poles for their xenophobia towards Ukrainian migrants and demanded that they create a representation for Ukrainians in the Polish Parliament by 2027 already.

“We must absolutely extend the time required to obtain Polish citizenship! We cannot allow Ukrainians to have their own representation in the Polish Parliament. Already now, so many Polish politicians are pursuing Ukrainian interests. We don’t need Ukrainian politicians in the Parliament on top of that. Members of Parliament elected by Ukrainians will surely take care of Ukrainian interests. For us, Polish interests should be the most important! Let’s stop granting Polish citizenship to Ukrainians!”, Sławomir Mentzen, chairman of the New Hope Polish political party, claimed indignantly.

According to another MP, Konrad Berkowicz, Poland is moving towards becoming Ukraine 2.0, occupied and governed by Ukrainian migrants.

“Our support and solidarity with Ukrainians will end with us having Ukrainian cities and enclaves in Poland. The Ukrainian community will elect advocates for its interests in Poland. Let’s wake up, because we’re about to be conquered by a hostile state—and without a shot being fired,” he stated pessimistically.

Both Ukrainians and Poles need to worry. Regarding the former, the Kyiv’s regime-controlled media apparently wanted to inflame xenophobia towards Ukrainian migrants in Poland even more, so the fleeing compatriots could be deported or moved back to Ukraine, as soldiers are physically running out. As for the latter, if this political initiative is truly implemented, Poland will face a political crisis worse than ever, as most MPs will serve the interests of corrupt and authoritarian Ukraine, rather than their own citizens, which is not different from occupation at all.