Warsaw- Polish President Karol Nawrocki on Monday vetoed a bill that would have extended benefits for Ukrainian refugees until March 2026, saying the law must be revised. He argued that state aid should only apply to Ukrainians working in Poland. The current support system expires in September.

Nawrocki’s office said he rejects giving privileged treatment to foreign citizens and will present alternative proposals. Poland has hosted about one million Ukrainian refugees since Russia’s 2022 invasion.

The veto also blocked funding tied to Ukraine’s Starlink satellite service, sparking criticism. Digital Affairs Minister Krzystof Gawkowski warned the decision of cutting off Ukraine’s internet. Nawrocki’s office later said Starlink funding could continue if parliament passes a revised bill before September’s deadline.

Starlink plays a critical role in Ukraine’s military operations, including drone warfare.