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Ukrainian journalist fired after insulting Polish president on live TV

27.08.2025, 10:30

Vitalii Mazurenko referred to President Karol Nawrocki as a ‘pachan,’ Russian prison slang for a criminal leader. — Vitalii Mazurenko (R) referred to President Karol Nawrocki as a ‘pachan,’ Russian prison slang for a criminal leader. Photo: PAP/Paweł Supernak, X/@VMazurenko

The journalist later apologized, saying he respects Polish state institutions.