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Poland to Deport 57 Ukrainians and 6 Belarusians After Warsaw Concert Trouble
Proceedings target 63 individuals involved in violent acts and illegal behavior during a concert attended by 60,000, including possession of drugs and banned nationalist symbols.
- On August 12, 2025, Poland began deportation proceedings targeting a group of 63 individuals involved in disturbances at a Belarusian rapper Max Korzh concert in Warsaw, comprising 57 Ukrainian nationals and six Belarusian nationals.
- The deportations followed violent incidents such as fights, fireworks, and the display of a banned Ukrainian Insurgent Army flag during the concert at Warsaw's National Stadium on August 9.
- Authorities apprehended 109 individuals at the event, with many likely to face charges such as assault, trespassing, and possession of drugs or pyrotechnics, while prosecutors examine the flag display for potential violations of laws against promoting totalitarianism.
- A Ukrainian man named Dmitry, pictured holding the controversial flag, apologized publicly saying his actions were not intended to offend and expressed gratitude for Polish support for Ukraine.
- Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned against allowing Russia to exploit the incidents to create discord between Ukraine and Poland, emphasizing vigilance to prevent rising anti-Ukrainian sentiment.
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Poland to deport 57 Ukrainians and 6 Belarusians after Warsaw concert trouble
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Poland deports 63 people, including 57 Ukrainians, over riots at Warsaw concert – Tusk
Poland has initiated the deportation procedure for 63 people who took part in riots and fights during a concert by Belarusian rapper Max Korzh at the National Stadium in Warsaw, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said.
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