Ukrainians clear rubbish off streets of Poland to ‘say thank you’ for taking in refugees

Refugees arrive at the Polish border in Medyka, southeastern Poland

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Ukrainians have been cleaning up parks and forests around Poland to thank the country for taking in more than two million refugees.

As part of a tradition called “Subotnik”, Ukrainians who have settled in the country have begun clearing rubbish from public spaces to express their gratitude.