
Konrad Fijołek
Konrad Fijołek is the mayor of Rzeszów, Poland, who has gained prominence for his role in managing the city’s transformation into a crucial logistical hub for military aid to Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. Since the war began, Rzeszów has become a key stop for political leaders traveling to Kyiv, hosting an impressive number of visiting dignitaries, including heads of state. Fijołek has adapted to the heightened international attention and security concerns, overseeing the influx of refugees and the city's preparations for potential threats, all while maintaining a sense of humor about the culinary adjustments needed to accommodate visiting troops.
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The mayor of Rzeszów, Konrad Fijołek, jokes that the arrival of US troops co-ordinating supply efforts after Russia’s invasion pushed local restaurants to put steak on the menus.
The unlikely city that is Ukraine’s lifeline to the West – The Irish Times




