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Polish President Blocks Law Extending Ukrainian Refugees' Rights

Poland's President Karol Nawrocki has vetoed legislation that would extend child benefits given to Ukrainians in Poland (Credit: AFP)

Polish President Karol Nawrocki on Monday blocked legislation that would extend rights Ukrainian refugees have in Poland, taking particular exception to child benefits which he said should be paid only to parents with a job.

Since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, around one million refugees have settled in Poland. Most of them are women and children.

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