Poland's Ruling Party Shifts Ukraine Stance Ahead of Election, Sparking Frosty Relations
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Poland's ruling party PiS is taking aim at Ukraine alliance ahead of election to shore up rural voter support.
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Poland, Hungary, Slovakia closed markets to Ukrainian grain imports against EU rules, sparking backlash from Kyiv.
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Poland sent weapons to Ukraine early on but now claims stocks depleted, won't send more.
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Shift in tone welcomed by Russia, criticized by Polish opposition as undermining Ukraine support.
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Kyiv trying to downplay rift with Warsaw, citing election rhetoric, but relations now frostiest since invasion.