Poland

Presidential debates in Poland: Nawrocki and Trzaskowski argue about Ukraine and Zelenskyy On the evening of May 23, during a televised debate between Polish presidential candidates Rafał Trzaskowski and Karol Nawrocki, one of the most pressing topics of discussion was Ukraine and its attitude. 24.05.25 16:47 10 276 40 Previously in trend: Ukraine’s NATO membership Presidential elections in Poland

Poland intercepts Russian Su-24 bomber whose actions "posed threat" – Defense Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz On the evening of May 22, 2025, Polish fighter jets intercepted a Russian Su-24 bomber over the Baltic Sea in international airspace. 23.05.25 17:50 2 925 40 Previously in trend: Russian aircraft airspace violations

Tusk on Nawrocki’s readiness to block Ukraine’s accession to NATO: Capitulation and division of Ukraine will be next Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk criticized the statement of Polish presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki about his readiness to block Ukraine's accession to NATO. 21.05.25 15:37 6 617 12

Tusk: Russian ’shadow fleet’ vessel made ’suspicious maneuvers’ near cable between Poland and Sweden Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that a vessel from the Russian "shadow fleet" had made "suspicious maneuvers" near a power cable connecting Poland and Sweden. 21.05.25 14:57 1 842 17 Previously in trend: Russia’s shadow fleet

Zelenskyy had conversation with Tusk: they discussed steps towards peace and negotiations on EU membership President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a telephone conversation with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. 21.05.25 12:49 412 6

Ukraine must join NATO – it’s matter of Poland’s security, not personal preferences, says Tusk Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has sharply criticized the country’s largest opposition party, Law and Justice (PiS), for what he called a sudden change in its position on Ukraine’s NATO aspirations. 20.05.25 22:27 2 549 10 Previously in trend: Anti-Ukrainian statements in Poland Presidential elections in Poland

Polish presidential candidate Nawrocki is ready to block Ukraine’s accession to NATO Polish presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki has declared his readiness to sign the declaration of the leader of the "Confederation" Slawomir Mencen, which prohibits sending Polish troops to Ukraine and blocks Kyiv's path to NATO. 20.05.25 18:06 8 331 38 Previously in trend: Anti-Ukrainian statements in Poland Ukraine’s NATO membership

Russia and Ukraine resumed direct negotiations, taking first step towards peace - Wang Yi Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held telephone conversations with his German and Polish counterparts Johann Wadephul and Radoslaw Sikorski to discuss the war in Ukraine. 20.05.25 11:49 2 256 23 Previously in trend: China on Ukraine Peace Negotiations

Putin may attack Lithuania or Poland if war in Ukraine ends - Bild The West fears that Russia may attack Poland or Lithuania if the war against Ukraine ends. 19.05.25 14:51 6 355 42 Previously in trend: Russia’s attack on NATO countries

Russian attack on bus in Bilopilla immediately after talks reveals Kremlin’s true intentions - Polish Foreign Ministry Poland has expressed condolences to Ukraine over the attack by Russian troops on a bus in the Sumy region, which killed 9 people and injured 7 others. 17.05.25 12:52 1 162 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Poland will not send troops to Ukraine, but will help to secure air bridge and protect the border, - Sikorski Poland does not plan to send its troops to Ukraine, but will participate in supporting a possible peacekeeping operation through an air bridge, protecting the Rzeszow-Yasenka logistics hub, and guarding the border with Russia and Belarus. 14.05.25 14:17 871 11 Previously in trend: foreign peacekeepers

Kosiniak-Kamysz responds to Kellogg’s remarks on Polish troop deployment in Ukraine: Poland will not send its soldiers The Polish Ministry of Defense has denied any plans to deploy its troops to Ukraine as part of a peacekeeping mission. 13.05.25 21:37 3 227 46 Previously in trend: foreign peacekeepers

Poland plans to hold conference on rebuilding Ukraine next year - Tusk Poland intends to hold a conference on the reconstruction of Ukraine in 2026 and will be active in projects for the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine. 13.05.25 19:45 717 12 Previously in trend: rebuilding Ukraine after the war

Ukraine urges Poland not to transfer domestic policy to interstate relations - Foreign Ministry Ukraine has called on Poland to prevent the domestic political situation before the presidential election from affecting relations between the two countries. 13.05.25 18:02 2 048 6 Previously in trend: Blockade on Polish border

Russia has shown no intention of making progress toward peace, must act without delay – statement by "Weimar+" foreign ministers The foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom and the EU High Representative stressed that Russia must demonstrate its desire for peace without delay. 12.05.25 20:28 5 891 12 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations

Polish hauliers launch protest rally. Truck traffic restricted at Yahodyn–Dorohusk checkpoint – SBGS On May 12, 2025, Polish hauliers launched a protest rally. Truck traffic through the Yahodyn–Dorohusk border crossing has been restricted. 12.05.25 16:58 4 511 54 Previously in trend: Blockade on Polish border

Poland accuses two Ukrainians of involvement in arson attack on shopping center in Warsaw Today, on May 12, 2025, the Polish prosecutor's office has indicted two Ukrainian citizens. They are suspected of involvement in the arson attack on a shopping center in Warsaw that took place a year ago. 12.05.25 14:43 5 041 23 Previously in trend: Russian subversions in EU

Today, Poles may start 4-month border blockade. Traffic through "Yahodyn-Dorohusk" checkpoint may be hampered, - SBGS The movement of trucks through the "Yahodyn-Dorohusk" checkpoint may be hampered by a protest on the Polish side. 12.05.25 13:52 3 457 39 Previously in trend: Blockade on Polish border

Two-metre-high anti-war sculpture called "Kh#ilo" has been erected in Poland. VIDEO A two-metre-long anti-war sculpture "Kh#ilo" by Lithuanian artist Martynas Gaubas was installed in Poland. 09.05.25 12:37 16 786 37

Russia remains greatest threat to Euro-Atlantic security – Merz During his visit to Poland, newly appointed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized that Russia remains the greatest threat to Europe. 07.05.25 21:36 798 5 Previously in trend: Merz’s visit to Poland

Poland wants to agree on 17th package of sanctions against Russia by end of its EU presidency, - Minister Szlapka Poland wants to agree on the 17th package of sanctions against Russia by the end of its presidency in the European Union, which ends on June 30. 07.05.25 18:13 418 1 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia EU sanctions

Poland is dealing with unprecedented attempt of Russian interference in presidential election, - Deputy Prime Minister Gawkowski Poland said that during the current presidential election, the country is facing an unprecedented attempt to interfere with Russia. 06.05.25 15:18 1 594 2 Previously in trend: Russia interfering elections in Poland russian cyberattacks

Exhumation of victims of Volyn tragedy in Ternopil region: remains of more than 42 people found. PHOTOS In the former village of Puzhnyky in the Ternopil region, the remains of 42 people were found at the site of exhumation work. 06.05.25 13:46 2 678 9 Previously in trend: exhumation of victims of Volyn tragedy

Signal to Putin and Trump: France and Poland deepen defense cooperation - Financial Times France and Poland intend to sign a large-scale agreement covering defense and economic issues, which is the latest step by European countries to deepen military ties amid Russian aggression and uncertainty about US security guarantees. 02.05.25 12:39 1 417 10 Previously in trend: Cooperation between France and Poland

Pro-Russian Polish presidential candidate Braun tears down Ukrainian flag from city hall: police launch investigation. VIDEO Polish police are investigating the removal of a Ukrainian flag from the city hall building in Biała Podlaska, Lublin Voivodeship, during a rally held by pro-Russian Polish presidential candidate and Member of the European Parliament Grzegorz Braun. 01.05.25 16:16 9 303 39 Previously in trend: Anti-Ukrainian statements in Poland Vandalism of Ukrainian flags

Journalist Stanowski stopped his interview with Polish presidential candidate Maciak at 57 seconds, after he admitted that he admired Putin. VIDEO A well-known Polish journalist Krzysztof Stanowski stopped an interview with Polish presidential candidate Maciej Maciak, who systematically spreaded Russian propaganda and said he admired Putin. 01.05.25 09:27 22 122 67 Previously in trend: Presidential elections in Poland

Poland to distribute wartime instruction guides to citizens This autumn, residents of Poland will be provided with a handbook containing safety instructions in case of a military conflict or other threat. 30.04.25 16:59 1 623 37 Previously in trend: Poland is getting ready to war

Bus carrying Ukrainians overturned near Warsaw airport: there are casualties. PHOTOS In the morning, two accidents occurred on the expressway near Warsaw Airport. 29.04.25 10:02 4 867 16 Previously in trend: Car Accident

Exhumation of victims of Volyn tragedy: first human remains found in Ternopil region The exhumation of the remains of Poles who died during the Volyn tragedy has recently begun on the territory of the former village of Puzhnyky in the Ternopil region. Experts have already found the first human remains. 28.04.25 15:43 3 514 20 Previously in trend: Volyn tragedy exhumation of victims of Volyn tragedy

Poland will not send peacekeepers to Ukraine, but will provide support to mission - Sikorski Poland does not plan to send its military contingent to Ukraine as part of a future peace agreement. 23.04.25 13:12 735 3 Previously in trend: foreign peacekeepers assistance to Ukraine from Poland

Duda supports Poland’s access to France’s "nuclear umbrella" for protection against potential Russian threat Polish President Andrzej Duda stated that his country should seek protection under France’s nuclear deterrent in the face of a potential threat from Russia. 18.04.25 19:49 970 16 Previously in trend: Defence of Europe by France’s nuclear weapons US nuclear weapons in Poland

Pole who was smuggling military-age men out of Ukraine has been sentenced to five years in prison – SBGS. PHOTO In Volyn, a 43-year-old resident of the Lublin Voivodeship of Poland, who smuggled military-age men out of Ukraine, was sentenced to 5 years in prison. 17.04.25 15:29 1 662 3 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border

Duda on Naryshkin’s statement: It is Russia that is acting aggressively toward NATO Polish President Andrzej Duda has responded to Russian Foreign Intelligence Service Director Sergei Naryshkin's threats against Poland and the Baltic states. 15.04.25 22:35 3 589 12

Naryshkin threatened Poland and Baltic States: they will be first to suffer Director of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service Sergey Naryshkin said that Poland and the Baltic states, which he called "provocateurs," should realize that in the event of a possible NATO aggression against Russia and Belarus, they will be the first to be hit. 15.04.25 14:59 11 300 61

US redeploys its military from key hub of aid to Ukraine in Poland - media The United States is redeploying its military forces and equipment from Poland's Jasionka Airport, which has served as the main logistics hub for military assistance to Ukraine since 2022. 08.04.25 14:37 19 570 93 Previously in trend: Military aid to Ukraine

US may make "historic mistake" in negotiations with Russia - Polish Prime Minister’s advisor Kowal Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's adviser on Ukraine, Pawel Kowal, said that the United States could make a "historic mistake" if it recognizes Russian control over the occupied territories of Ukraine during negotiations with Russia. 06.04.25 13:01 3 361 35 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations

Sex toys and cosmetics with explosives: Russian Federation staged parcel bombings in UK, Germany and Poland - Reuters Russia's intelligence services organized explosions at warehouses in the UK, Germany, and Poland using parcels containing sex toys and cosmetics with explosives. Ukrainians were involved in such sabotage, among other things. 05.04.25 16:09 7 172 18 Previously in trend: Russian subversions in EU

Communication for military and critical infrastructure: Ukraine receives 5,000 more Starlink terminals from Poland. VIDEO Poland has provided Ukraine with another 5,000 Starlink terminals that will ensure uninterrupted communication in places where it is most needed - hospitals, schools, and critical infrastructure facilities. 03.04.25 17:24 854 5 Previously in trend: Starlink for Ukraine

Ukrainian spying for Russia: Polish Interior Ministry detains Ukrainian who was monitoring military facilities in Poland In Poland, officers of the Internal Security Agency detained a Ukrainian suspected of spying for Russia. 01.04.25 14:45 1 275 1 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia

Poland is trying to persuade Hungary to open talks on Ukraine’s accession to EU, - Minister Szłapka The Polish presidency of the EU is negotiating with Hungary to open the first negotiation cluster on Ukraine's membership in the European Union in the first half of 2024. 31.03.25 16:16 988 7 Previously in trend: Ukraine’s Membership in the EU Hungary’s position on Ukraine’s EU membership

Best guarantee of security for Ukraine is brave Ukrainian army, - Sikorski Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski believes that the best guarantee of Ukraine's security is its own Armed Forces, which will ensure security in the event of a ceasefire with Russia. 30.03.25 15:08 2 158 25 Previously in trend: Security guarantees for Ukraine

US is providing military assistance to Ukraine through hub in Jasionka in normal mode - Kosiniak-Kamysz Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense of Poland Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said that the Rzeszów-Jasionka hub for military assistance to Ukraine is functioning normally. In particular, it is the hub through which the United States provides assistance to Ukraine. 26.03.25 16:31 2 220 5 Previously in trend: US aid to Ukraine

Tusk: Poland and NATO should be prepared for different scenarios of US negotiations with Russia and Ukraine The situation in Ukraine will have an impact on the security of Poland and Europe, so both Poland and NATO should be prepared for different scenarios of US negotiations with Russia and Ukraine. 26.03.25 15:33 934 6 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations Negotiations on ceasefire

Poland has enough ammunition for 1-2 weeks of war, - Lukowski, head of National Security Bureau Poland will be able to defend itself against a potential enemy attack for 1-2 weeks. During this time, help from allies should arrive. 26.03.25 11:50 3 429 29 Previously in trend: Poland is getting ready to war

Russia will try to increase its influence on southern European countries, - Polish Vice Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz Russia will try to exert more influence on the countries of southern Europe. We are talking, in particular, about Greece and Italy. 24.03.25 14:55 613 0 Previously in trend: Security of Europe

Poland to strengthen patrolling of most important sections of border with Belarus The Polish government has announced plans to strengthen patrols on the Polish-Belarusian border due to the growing number of hybrid threats. 23.03.25 16:55 913 7 Previously in trend: Strengthening the border of Poland

Numerous meetings on Ukraine not yet leading to progress - Tusk Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk commented on the next summit on Ukraine in Paris, noting that a large "number of meetings does not lead to progress." 21.03.25 13:04 1 776 43 Previously in trend: Coalition in support of Ukraine

Poland plans to deploy anti-personnel mines on border with Russia and Belarus Poland plans to deploy anti-personnel mines on the border with Russia and Belarus as part of the Eastern Shield program. 19.03.25 19:33 1 321 18 Previously in trend: Poland will withdraw from the Convention on the Prohibition of Ammunition