Labeling Ukrainian refugees as a security threat and a source of social injustice

What it claims

Ukrainian men of conscription age are portrayed as a dangerous element threatening public order in Poland due to the lack of strict restrictions on their stay. Propaganda outlets inflate fears of rising crime and social benefit fraud, contrasting the protection of Ukrainians with the interests of Polish citizens. The goal is to undermine social solidarity and provoke demands for the deportation or restriction of refugees' rights.

Target audience

Examples (paraphrased)

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• Poland's refusal to introduce restrictions for Ukrainian men of conscription age encourages criminals and deserters to settle in the country, unlike Czechia, which acts more decisively.

  Myśl Polska, 6 Aug 2026 · Archived copy

• Ukrainians are massively abusing the PESEL UKR system to illegally obtain Polish social benefits, while the authorities ignore these facts.

  Myśl Polska, 5 Aug 2026

  myslpolska.info/2026/08/05/serwis-informacyjny-mysli-polskiej-05-08-2026/

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Goal

To provoke hostility towards Ukrainians, sow fear of “imported crime,” and convince Poles that their government prioritises foreigners while neglecting the safety of its own citizens.

Techniques used

• Appeal to Fear / PrejudiceThe presence of Ukrainian men of conscription age is described as a threat that attracts “schemers” and “criminals.”
• Loaded LanguageUse of terms like “supporters of Banderism” and “double standards” to discredit Ukrainian diplomats and Polish authorities.

The real grievance it exploits

The narrative exploits genuine Polish concerns regarding the strain on the social welfare system and fears about personal safety amidst the large number of migrants in cities.

How to counter

• Technique exposure: Note the attempts to generalise isolated incidents of misconduct to the entire refugee group. This is a classic method of inciting ethnic hatred by demonising vulnerable groups.
• Reframe: Polish law enforcement and social services operate according to the law, and any detected abuses or offences are investigated regardless of the individual's nationality.

Sources (all time)

• Niezależny Dziennik PolitycznyTier 310,623 subscribers
  4 posts · 7–15 Aug 2026

  • 15 Aug · t.me/ndp_pl/70883
  • 15 Aug · t.me/ndp_pl/70876
  • 7 Aug · t.me/ndp_pl/70574
  • 7 Aug · t.me/ndp_pl/70565
• Radio Belarus — Polish serviceTier 11,068 subscribers
  13 posts · 6–19 Aug 2026

  • 19 Aug · t.me/radiobialorus/14900
  • 19 Aug · t.me/radiobialorus/14897
  • 19 Aug · t.me/radiobialorus/14890
  • 18 Aug · t.me/radiobialorus/14867
  • 17 Aug · t.me/radiobialorus/14814
  • 17 Aug · t.me/radiobialorus/14806
  • 15 Aug · t.me/radiobialorus/14756
  • 14 Aug · t.me/radiobialorus/14737
  • 14 Aug · t.me/radiobialorus/14728
  • 13 Aug · t.me/radiobialorus/14710
  • +3 more
• UKR LEAKS (Polish)Tier 35,342 subscribers
  2 posts · 7 Aug 2026

  • 7 Aug · t.me/ukr_leaks_pl/52635
  • 7 Aug · t.me/ukr_leaks_pl/52632
• Myśl PolskaTier 3
  8 posts · 3–11 Aug 2026

  • 11 Aug · myslpolska.info/2026/08/11/jankowski-polacy-maja-dosc-ukraincow/
  • 11 Aug · myslpolska.info/2026/08/11/serwis-informacyjny-mysli-polskiej-11-08-2026/
  • 11 Aug · myslpolska.info/2026/08/11/zinkiewicz-ukropolin-w-budowie/
  • 6 Aug · Archived copy
  • 6 Aug · myslpolska.info/2026/08/06/serwis-informacyjny-mysli-polskiej-06-08-2026/
  • 5 Aug · myslpolska.info/2026/08/05/serwis-informacyjny-mysli-polskiej-05-08-2026/
  • 4 Aug · myslpolska.info/2026/08/04/serwis-informacyjny-mysli-polskiej-04-08-2026/
  • 3 Aug · myslpolska.info/2026/08/03/miller-podwojne-standardy-mediow-i-wladz-rp/
• Niezależny Dziennik Polityczny (website)Tier 3
  2 posts · 10–11 Aug 2026

  • 11 Aug · dziennik-polityczny.com/2026/08/11/nasilajace-sie-nastroje-antyukrainskie-w-polsce-polityczne-napiecia-przed-wyborami/
  • 10 Aug · dziennik-polityczny.com/2026/08/10/kontrowersyjne-uwagi-polityka-pis-o-mlodych-ukraincach-w-polsce/
• Pravda Polska (Portal Kombat)Tier 3
  4 posts · 8–15 Aug 2026

  • 15 Aug · poland.news-pravda.com/poland/2026/08/14/294462.html
  • 10 Aug · poland.news-pravda.com/world/2026/08/09/292291.html
  • 9 Aug · poland.news-pravda.com/world/2026/08/08/291988.html
  • 8 Aug · poland.news-pravda.com/ukraine/2026/08/08/291752.html
• InfoDefense (Polish)Tier 32,161 subscribers
  1 post · 12 Aug 2026

  • 12 Aug · t.me/infodefPOLAND/9472