Ukrainian volleyball player wants to leave Poland after hostile incidents

Vasyl Tupchiy, a 34-year-old Ukrainian opposite hitter, was transferred to Poland's PlusLiga this summer but now wants to back out of the deal and leave the country. He cites the treatment of Ukrainians by Poles, describing incidents including cars belonging to his teammates being vandalized and unpleasant comments and confrontations. The case highlights growing tensions between Poles and Ukrainians living in Poland.

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