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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Mark Rice-Oxley in Warsaw

Poland has worked a refugee miracle. But how much longer can it last?

A child's drawing shows two clasped hands in the colours of Polish and Ukrainian flags and reads: ‘Thank you very much for your hospitality'
A child's drawing of Polish-Ukrainian friendship at a reception point for refugees in Hrubieszów, Poland, reads: ‘Thank you very much for your hospitality.' Photograph: Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto/PA Images

At a vast refugee centre in northern Warsaw, a table holds a generous mix of free goods: baby food, clothing, coffee and sim cards. A pyramid of dog food cans sits in the middle.

At the front desk, volunteers field questions. Yes, public transport is free; yes, everyone qualifies for a 300zl (£55) stipend; yes, you can register for a social security number at the national stadium. On the walls, QR codes provide information about onward travel to western Europe.

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