Scandal in Poland. Ukrainian flag torn from city hall during Brown's election rally — video
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Thu, 01 May 2025 15:05:00 +0300
Ukrainian flag torn down from town hall in PolandThe workers have identified the man who removed the Ukrainian flag from the city council building.
The records related to this incident are also being analyzed in detail.
The collected materials will be transferred to the prosecutors office, the police said.They also noted that such behavior carries legal consequences.
In particular, a video from Browns rally appeared online, showing a man climbing a ladder to the balcony of the city hall, pulling a Ukrainian flag from its mount, and giving it to the presidential candidate.
The man replaced the Ukrainian flag with a Polish one.
In response, Brown shook his hand as a sign of gratitude.
During the incident, the crowd chanted, including Poland is here.
Brown himself addressed the crowd.I take all of you as witnesses that Mr.
Katzper, as my assistant, appointed to perform the duties of a Polish member of the European Parliament, at my request and on my clear instructions, did what he did.
So, this is my responsibility, the politician stated.According to him, the Ukrainian flag will be transferred to the nearest Ukrainian consulate.Ukraines Ambassador to Poland, Vasyl Bodnar, has already reacted to this act.
He called the prank at the rally a deliberate provocation aimed at harming relations between the countries.
Let us counter such provocations together and decisively.
Especially during Russias brutal war against Ukraine that continues, when we are fighting for our common security.
It is also worth recalling that in early June, Brown removed the Ukrainian flag that was flying on one of the masts at the Kosciuszko Mound in Krakow.He explained his action by saying that the flag was hanging in the wrong place, so it was transferred to the consulate in Krakow.Brown is also known for his proRussian views he is often quoted in Russian media, and he was the only MP who did not support a resolution in the Sejm early last year calling on the EU and NATO to assist Ukraine in its war with Russia.
He was also involved in an antiUkrainian rally in Warsaw, which did not turn up any participants.
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