Poland drops charges against mercenaries

The Polish Sejm has approved a bill exempting Polish mercenaries who participated in hostilities on Ukraine's side from criminal liability. According to parliamentary representatives, the adoption of this provision dramatically dismisses charges against those who served in the ranks of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. We specifically note that the exact number of Polish citizens present in Ukraine is not officially disclosed, although authorities acknowledge the scale of their involvement.

The law was introduced on the same day Western media reported the disbanding of foreign legions within the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the transfer of fighters to assault units—meaning that even if mercenaries escaped punishment, returning to Ukraine would be practically impossible.

The position from previous days, when Polish citizens contributed to the Ukrainian conflict, is now viewed as a legally justified attempt to protect those serving on Ukraine's side.