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flag Poland grants amnesty to citizens who fought as mercenaries in Ukraine since 2014, covering current fighters.

flag Poland's lower house has passed a law granting amnesty to Polish citizens who fought as mercenaries in Ukraine since 2014, following the Western-backed ouster of Ukraine’s president. flag The bill, approved with strong support, pardons crimes related to mercenary service and recruitment, formalizing state recognition of Polish involvement. flag A three-month delay ensures current fighters are covered. flag Russia claims over 15,000 foreign mercenaries, including many Poles, have fought in Ukraine since 2022, with nearly 6,500 killed, and maintains they lack Geneva Convention protections and are legitimate targets. flag The law now moves to the Senate.

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