From February 26 this year, citizens of Ukraine, after crossing the Polish border, can travel free of charge in the 2nd class on PKP Intercity trains of the economic categories TLK and IC in Poland, including transfers to subsequent domestic connections of the carrier of the indicated categories.
“For the next four weeks, citizens of Ukraine can travel free of charge on our trains in domestic transport. As railwaymen, we perfectly understand our social mission, which is why we have made such a decision. We are prepared to strengthen connections,” said President of PKP Intercity Marek Charciek.
PKP Intercity carries out connections between Poland and Ukraine in accordance with the current timetable. The carrier is prepared to strengthen connections on domestic sections. An additional 20 wagons were sent to Przemyśl alone.
PZPN President Cezary Kulesza wrote on his Twitter profile: “No more words, time for action! Due to the escalation of aggression by the Russian Federation towards Ukraine, the Polish national team does not intend to play a play-off match against Russia. This is the only right decision. We are in talks with federations and to present FIFA a common position.”
The President of PKN Orlen, Daniel Obajtek, wrote on his Twitter profile: “We must be in solidarity. That is why I decided to make the Petrochemia hotel and the palace in Srebrna available to refugees from Ukraine. We will provide accommodation and meals for mothers with children and entire families. We are in contact with the appropriate institutions, for help to start as soon as possible.”
The President of the Polish Olympic Committee, Andrzej Kraśnicki, wrote a letter to Sergei Bubka – President of the Ukrainian Olympic Committee, expressing his solidarity and a declaration of readiness to support the Ukrainian nation, as well as Ukrainian athletes and their relatives. – We are with you in this incredibly difficult time and we offer you readiness to help – wrote the President of the Polish Olympic Committee.
“Poland and the Polish Olympic Committee fully support the independence of your country and strongly condemn the attack on Ukraine and the violation of the rules and Olympic values. We connect with the entire Ukrainian community, we convey to you our words of support, encouragement and solidarity. We are also ready to help you. Our doors are open to you,” wrote the president of the Polish Olympic Committee.
Andrzej Kraśnicki assured Sergey Bubka about the readiness to cooperate, help and openness. He assured that the Polish Olympic Committee was monitoring the situation in Ukraine and at the borders on an ongoing basis and that it was ready to help Ukrainian sportsmen, their friends and families.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Association of European Olympic Committees (EOC) also took positions on the events in Ukraine.
Both the IOC and the EOC condemned the violation of the Olympic truce, called for peace, solidarity with the Ukrainian Olympic Community, help, mutual kindness and friendship. The IOC and the EOC said they are monitoring this deeply disturbing situation and have expressed their readiness to cooperate and provide humanitarian assistance where possible.
The KGHM group supports the activities of the Polish government and organizes aid for both refugees and residents of Ukraine who are fighting against the Russian occupier. In the Copper Belt, the company, together with non-governmental organizations, creates an Aid Center for Ukrainians.
“As KGHM, we joined in helping Ukraine and we are doing what is most needed at the moment. We support refugees, but also organizations in Ukraine that care for the victims,” said the president of KGHM Marcin Chludziński.
In Lubin, at the Family Formation Center Association, a Center for Supporting Ukrainians will be run. You can contact the following telephone numbers for help:
* in Polish, +48511833628,
* in Ukrainian, +48 791 069 613
* and to the e-mail address: Pomoc.kghm.ukr@gmail.com.
They will offer legal advice, the help of translators, and the collection of information about the most urgent needs of Ukrainian citizens who will end up in Lower Silesia. We provide medical and psychological assistance. The Center will also coordinate volunteer campaigns and fundraisers for Ukrainians.
In addition, KGHM’s Copper Health Center offers free visits to specialist clinics for refugees from Ukraine.
Orange wrote on his Twitter profile: “In this context of crisis in #Ukraine we offer free or discounted calls to and from Ukraine in most European countries where we operate. In Moldova, Romania, Slovakia, prepaid SIM kits are distributed free of charge to refugees arriving from Ukraine at land border crossings.”
The PKO Bank Polski Foundation has launched a special account for payments to help Ukraine. You too can help by depositing any amount, even the smallest amount.
Bank transfer details:
Foundation of PKO Bank Polski
Title: Contribution to aid for Ukraine
Account number: 47 1020 1068 0000 1002 0172 3014
The Mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski, wrote on his Twitter profile: “We want to help our Ukrainian friends and make it easier for them to find each other after they come to @warszawa. That’s why I decided to introduce free public transport for them. #StandWithUkraine”
On Friday, February 25, at the initiative of the Chancellery of the Prime Minister, a special staff was held consisting of representatives of the Chancellery of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Interior and Administration, the Ministry of Health, 16 voivodes and representatives of non-governmental organizations to help refugees fleeing the aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine.
During the meeting, the Ministry of Interior and Administration presented the formula of cooperation between the government and non-governmental organizations in the field of humanitarian aid for refugees from Ukraine. The voivodes presented the forms of assistance organized in individual voivodships and jointly declared that the assistance of non-governmental organizations should be reported to voivodship offices in order to properly coordinate the activities undertaken – contact addresses at:
