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Poland remains a critical player in the geopolitical landscape surrounding Ukraine's NATO aspirations. Key Polish political figures, including Prime Minister Donald Tusk, stress that increased support for Ukraine and heightened pressure on Russia are paramount to ending the ongoing conflict. The nation faces challenges of Russian interference, with incidents like the interception of a Russian Su-24 bomber highlighting regional tensions. Polish presidential candidates are divided on Ukraine's NATO membership, with some ready to block the process. Meanwhile, Poland plans a 2026 conference for Ukraine's reconstruction. The emphasis on defense cooperation, sanctions against Russia, and securing Poland's borders against hybrid threats underline its strategic importance in maintaining regional stability.

What is Poland's stance on Ukraine joining NATO?

Poland's stance is divided. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk supports Ukraine's NATO membership as a security measure, while some presidential candidates oppose it. The discussions highlight a critical tension in Polish politics regarding regional security and alliances.

How does Poland respond to Russian military activities?

Poland actively monitors and intercepts threats, such as the recent interception of a Russian Su-24 bomber. The government emphasizes national defense and has announced plans to bolster border security against potential Russian threats and hybrid attacks.

How is Poland involved in peace efforts for Ukraine?

Poland engages in diplomatic discussions to enhance pressure on Russia. While it refrains from sending troops, it supports peacekeeping logistics, contributes to Ukraine's reconstruction efforts, and encourages regional dialogue to resolve the conflict.

What impact does Russia's actions have on Polish security?

Russia's actions, including suspected interference in Polish elections and military threats, prompt Poland to enhance its defense strategies and forge stronger ties with allies to deter threats and stabilize the region, reflecting its proactive security posture.

What is the significance of the US-Poland military hub for Ukraine?

The Jasionka Airport hub in Poland serves as a key logistical center for US military assistance to Ukraine. It ensures the steady flow of arms and supplies, playing a crucial role in supporting Ukraine's defense amid ongoing conflicts with Russia.

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passport, citizenship Ukraine will issue over 80 thousand passports for refugees in Poland, - Vereshchuk Ukraine is starting to issue passports, which were still in the process of being issued, to more than 80,000 citizens in Poland. 5 390 103

President of Poland Andrzej Duda Duda: Ukraine and Poland should resolve Volyn tragedy issue constructively Polish President Andrzej Duda believes that the difficult topic of the Volyn tragedy should be resolved with Ukraine in a calm and constructive manner. 1 314 39

Ministers of Ukraine and Poland Second meeting of working group of Ukraine and Poland on historical issues is scheduled for January in Lviv - Ministry of Culture The second meeting of the working group on historical issues in Polish-Ukrainian relations is scheduled for the end of January in Lviv. 599 7

Duda We are doing everything to ensure that Ukraine will be provided with ammunition by 2025, - Duda NATO allies have "drawn conclusions" from last year's situation when Ukrainian defenders were short of ammunition. 629 7

Poland prepares 46 aid packages for Ukraine Poland is preparing 46th aid package for Ukraine - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Poland is currently preparing the 46th aid package for Ukraine. 299 0 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Zelenskyy and Duda meet in Warsaw on January 15 Zelenskyy on his meeting with Duda: We talked about further cooperation - our defense, politics, sanctions. PHOTO President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Polish leader Andrzej Duda in Warsaw. 708 6

President of Ukraine Zelenskyy in Poland It is important for Ukraine and Poland to be among key allies of United States, - Zelenskyy During the meeting, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President of Poland Andrzej Duda discussed further cooperation between the countries after the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump. 510 6

Duda emphasizes importance of peace talks with Ukraine’s participation Any peace talks should not take place without Ukraine’s participation - Duda Polish President Andrzej Duda said that potential peace talks should take place only with the participation of Ukraine. 477 3

Zelenskyy They will work to support Ukrainians: Zelenskyy announces creation of "centers of unity" abroad "Unity centers" will be created in Poland, Germany and other countries to support Ukrainians. 3 624 33

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk EU countries should look up to Poland, allocating more for defense - Tusk European Union countries should take their NATO commitments seriously and increase defense spending. 238 3

Zelenskyy meets with Duda in Warsaw on January 15 Zelenskyy and Duda meet in Warsaw. PHOTO During his visit to Poland, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy holds talks with Polish President Andrzej Duda. 1 260 7

Tusk comments on the resolution of the Volyn tragedy Tusk about Volyn tragedy: I will not allow dramatic history of Poland to be used in political games Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that he would not allow the issue of the Volyn tragedy to be used in "political games." 2 942 26

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk Tusk: Independent and sovereign Ukraine is indisputable condition for security of Poland and whole of Europe Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said that an independent and sovereign Ukraine is an indisputable condition for the security of the whole of Europe. 430 0

Poland to speed up Ukraine’s accession to the EU Poland will work to accelerate Ukraine’s accession to EU - Tusk Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk assured that Warsaw will work to speed up the country's accession to the EU. 430 6

Volyn tragedy Ukraine grants permission to exhume victims of Volyn tragedy in Ternopil region In April, the exhumation of the remains of Polish victims of the Volyn tragedy buried in the former village of Puzhnyky, located near Ternopil in Ukraine, will begin. 2 465 8

Polish Defense Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz There is fatigue in Polish society, many young Ukrainians drive new cars here - Defense Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz Because of the luxurious lifestyle of Ukrainian men in Poland, there is now fatigue among Poles about the war in Ukraine. 21 111 155

Nawrocki on exhumations of victims of Volyn tragedy Head of Institute of National Remembrance of Poland Nawrocki on exhumations of victims of Volyn tragedy: Today we cannot talk about breakthrough The head of the Polish National Remembrance Institute and presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki said that it is impossible to talk about a breakthrough in the case of exhumations of victims of the Volyn tragedy. 2 971 30

Ukraine and Poland exchange lists of places of search and exhumation of victims of Volyn tragedy Ukraine and Poland exchange lists of places of search and exhumation of victims of Volyn tragedy - Ministry of Culture Ukraine and Poland have exchanged lists of places to search for and exhume the remains of mutual historical conflicts. Kyiv is committed to "positive decisions" on this issue. 2 124 26

Tusk Finally breakthrough - Tusk announces first decisions on exhumation of Polish victims of Volyn tragedy On Friday, January 10, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced the first decisions on the exhumation of Polish victims of the Volyn tragedy. 3 869 38

Second group of volunteer fighters from the Ukrainian Legion signs contracts with the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Poland Second group of volunteer fighters from Ukrainian Legion signs contracts with AFU in Poland. PHOTO A second group of volunteer fighters from among Ukrainian citizens living abroad signed contracts with the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 7 099 7

Polish Defense Minister warns of threat of Russian attack Polish Defense Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz did not rule out Russian attack on his country Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysh said that the threat of a Russian attack on Poland cannot be ruled out. 1 628 17

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry reacts to Nawrocki’s statement on joining the EU and NATO MFA of Ukraine on Nawrocki’s statement: It elicited applause in Kremlin The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected "tendentious and manipulative" statements by Polish presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki, who earlier said that he did not see Ukraine as a member of NATO and the EU because of unresolved historical issues. 13 062 105

Poland is preparing another military aid package for Ukraine Poland is preparing new military aid package for Ukraine Poland is preparing a new package of support for Ukraine, as stated by the country's Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz during a meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense, which took place on January 9 at the Ramstein air base in Germany. 3 010 7 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Polish presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki Today I see Ukraine neither in EU nor in NATO - Polish presidential candidate Nawrocki Karol Nawrocki, who is a presidential candidate in Poland and is supported by the opposition Law and Justice party, said that he does not see Ukraine as a member of the European Union or NATO until the issue of the Volyn tragedy is resolved. 8 175 143

Poland comments on cases of desertion among Ukrainian soldiers during exercises in Europe In Poland, cases of desertion of Ukrainian military from exercises are "marginal", it will not affect cooperation - Ministry of Defense There are cases of desertion among the 26,000 Ukrainian soldiers who are being trained in Poland, but they are "marginal." 3 435 4

Polish Defense Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz about Ramstein Polish Defense Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz on Ramstein: This may be last meeting of this format The meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's defense in the Ramstein format, which will take place on Thursday, January 9, may be the last after the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump. 3 353 8

drunk driver hits Ukrainian teenager on pedestrian crossing in Warsaw In Warsaw, driver hit Ukrainian teenager on pedestrian crossing: boy died in hospital - media. PHOTO On Friday, 3 January, a minibus driver hit a 14-year-old teenager from Ukraine on a pedestrian crossing and fled the scene. The man had a previous criminal record and did not have a valid driver's licence at the time of the accident. 6 399 19 Previously in trend: Car Accident

Volodymyr Zelenskyy Zelenskyy on Poland’s presidency of EU Council: We hope for tangible progress in negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to EU President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Poland on its presidency of the EU Council and expressed confidence that the Polish presidency would make Europe stronger. 1 388 24

Sybiha spoke about expectations from Poland’s presidency of the EU Council Ukraine expects new initiatives on military support and sanctions against Russia from Poland’s EU Council Presidency - Sybiha Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has told what Ukraine expects from Poland's presidency of the EU Council during the first half of 2025. 549 12

electricity Poland is ready to increase electricity supplies to Ukraine if Hungary and Romania support it - Wapinski, spokesman for power grids Poland will be able to increase electricity supplies to Ukraine if Slovakia follows through on its threats to cut off supplies. However, Warsaw can help Ukraine only in agreement with its partners Hungary and Romania. 3 470 12

electricity Poland is ready to increase electricity exports to Ukraine if Slovakia stops supplying - Bloomberg Poland is ready to increase its electricity exports to Ukraine if Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico fulfills his threat to cut off backup electricity supplies to Ukraine. 4 631 39

Ukrainian Legion Ambassador Bodnar: New Ukrainian Legion recruitment will include many times more volunteers than first one The second recruitment to the Ukrainian Legion, which is being formed in Poland, will be much larger than the first. 1 996 5

Ambassador of Ukraine to Poland Vasyl Bodnar Ambassador Bodnar: Poland hands over 45th aid package to Ukraine, prepares next one A new aid package from Poland, the 45th, is now being delivered to Ukraine. 2 249 6 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

first unit of Ukrainian Legion, which is currently being formed in Poland, has already left for Ukraine First volunteers of Ukrainian Legion have arrived in Ukraine - Ambassador Bodnar The first unit of the Ukrainian Legion, which is currently being formed in Poland, has already left for Ukraine. The soldiers will continue their training here. 3 280 8

afu Ambassador Bodnar: More than thousand applications have been submitted to Ukrainian Legion in Poland More than a thousand applications have been submitted to the Ukrainian Legion, which is being formed in Poland. 2 835 11

Poland allocates funds for demining contaminated territories of Ukraine Poland allocates PLN 2.5 million for demining of Ukrainian territories Poland has signed an agreement with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), under which it has allocated PLN 2.5 million to support demining in Ukraine. 311 5 Previously in trend: Financial assistance to Ukraine

Poland is ready to accept refugees from Ukraine this winter Poland is ready to accept refugees from Ukraine this winter Poland is preparing to receive a new wave of refugees from Ukraine due to the possible consequences of Russia's winter attacks on infrastructure. 2 326 40 Previously in trend: War

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Tusk in Lviv on December 17 Zelenskyy: Current relations between Ukraine and Poland remain stable in such difficult time President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that relations between Ukraine and Poland are stable in this difficult time for the country. 529 10

CBOS survey: Poles favor quicker end to war in Ukraine 55% of Poles support quick end to war in Ukraine, even at cost of territorial concessions to Russia For the first time, the opinion that Ukraine should seek a peace agreement with Russia, even if it has to give up part of its territory, prevails in Polish society. 3 403 80

tusk,donald Tusk: Western leaders should stop speculating about Ukraine’s possible defeat Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged Western leaders not to speculate on Ukraine's possible defeat in the fight against Russia. 1 170 4 Previously in trend: War

Poland prepares 46th tranche of aid to Ukraine in January Poland prepares 46th tranche of aid to Ukraine in January, - Tusk Poland is preparing a new tranche of aid for Ukraine - the 46th donation, which will be ready in January 2025. 997 8 Previously in trend: War

Poland’s assistance has reached more than 4.5 billion euros Since February 24, 2022, Poland has transferred 1.3 thousand pieces of military equipment to Ukraine The total value of military aid sent to Ukraine by Poland since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion exceeds 4.5 billion euros. 2 726 30

Sikorski: Poland has no plans to send troops to Ukraine Poland is not considering sending troops to Ukraine - Sikorski Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has denied suggestions that Polish troops could be sent to Ukraine. 1 996 30 Previously in trend: War

Poznan Polish Foreign Ministry encourages Ukraine to establish consular office in Poznan, - spokesman Wronski The Polish Foreign Ministry strongly encourages the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry to establish a consular office in Poznan. Kyiv should resolve the issue of the possible functioning of the Consulate General of Ukraine in Poznan directly with the authorities of this city. 617 1

Zelenskyy to visit Poland and Tusk to visit Ukraine Tusk and Zelenskyy agree on "visit and return visit" in early 2025 Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will visit Ukraine in early 2025, after which President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will pay a visit to Poland. 436 5

Armed Forces of Ukraine set a record for the range of artillery shot in combat Armed Forces of Ukraine set record for range of artillery shot in real combat - Defence24 Ukrainian artillerymen managed to set a record for the range of conventional artillery fire. The defenders hit the target at a distance of 70 km. 12 081 12 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyy discusses Poland's EU presidency with Tusk Zelenskyy discusses Ukraine’s progress on European integration with Tusk President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke on the phone with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. 683 14

Коли почнуться мирні перемовини: Туск припустив, що взимку Peace talks could start this winter - Tusk The Prime Minister of Poland said that peace talks on the war in Ukraine could begin this winter. 4 499 42 Previously in trend: War