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Poland closer to breaking point on Ukrainian refugees: NATO ambassador

Szatkowski warns Chinese support for Russia could have far-reaching impact

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Poland NATO ambassador Tomasz Szatkowski said there was "strong suspicion" that Russia was bombing Ukrainian cities to "create waves of refugees." (Photo by Ryo Nakamura)

RYO NAKAMURA, Nikkei staff writer
March 24, 2022 08:15 JST

BRUSSELS -- Poland is experiencing an "unprecedented" influx of refugees in both pace and scale, Polish ambassador to NATO Tomasz Szatkowski told Nikkei on Wednesday, warning of a growing humanitarian crisis caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

"We will not reject anybody who is threatened by war and who comes to find safe shelter," Szatkowski said.

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