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A humanitarian superpower? The situation of the Ukrainian refugees and its evolution in Poland after the Russian invasion of February 24, 2022

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  • Bartosz CZEPIL

    (University of Opole, Poland)

  • JarosÅ‚aw JAŃCZAK

    (European University Viadrina, Germany)

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After the full-scale Russian aggression against Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Poland has become one of the top destinations for Ukrainian refugees, attracting international attention and recognition for its humanitarian attitude. However, this positive picture should be confronted with the analysis of the Ukrainian refugees' situation in a more holistic manner, taking into consideration the evolution of the multidimensional surroundings of the refugees and problems they face in the long run. Therefore, this article's aim is to picture the Ukrainian refugees' situation and how it has changed over time. It argues that the Polish state was not prepared for the massive influx of Ukrainian refugees, and the relatively smooth reception of them was possible thanks to the forces of local government and civil society. Almost two years after the beginning of the invasion, there are still a variety of challenges faced by Ukrainian refugees without any systemic, government-organized approach to tackle them.

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  • Bartosz CZEPIL & JarosÅ‚aw JAŃCZAK, 2024. "A humanitarian superpower? The situation of the Ukrainian refugees and its evolution in Poland after the Russian invasion of February 24, 2022," Eastern Journal of European Studies, Centre for European Studies, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, vol. 15, pages 14-51, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:jes:journl:y:2024:v:15:p:14-51
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.47743/ejes-2024-SI02
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