Tag: #Poland

Sikorski: Moscow's assurances of no attack on NATO are not to be trusted

Politics 08/28/2026, 16:11

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stated that Russia's assurances of no attack on NATO are not to be trusted, and called for accelerating defense preparations against the backdrop of the CIA director's visit to Moscow.

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Poland Will Not Raise the '800 Plus' Child Benefit for Ukrainian Refugees Until 2028

Politics 08/28/2026, 09:59

Poland will not raise the '800 Plus' child benefit for Ukrainian refugees at least until 2028, Deputy Minister Gaewski stated. The amount of 800 zloty has been frozen since 2024.

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Poland Rejects Hosting US Nuclear Warheads but Wants More US Bases

Politics 08/28/2026, 08:27

Warsaw stated that it does not intend to host US nuclear warheads on its territory, but continues negotiations with the US on strengthening the permanent military presence.

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"We're making a scandal": In Wrocław, councilors clash over the protection of Ukrainians

Politics 08/27/2026, 21:34

In Wrocław, councilors adopted a resolution against violence on ethnic grounds, but the session was marred by a dispute: Law and Justice demanded the return to Ukraine of men of conscription age.

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Poland prepares to receive five more F-35A fighters: total fleet to grow to eight

Politics 08/27/2026, 06:55

Poland will receive five more F-35A fighters in the near future, bringing the total to eight, defence minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced. The first three aircraft arrived at Łask in May.

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“Volhynia or Money”: CBOS Poll Identifies the Main Reasons Behind Poles' Worsening Attitudes Toward Ukrainians

Politics 08/27/2026, 00:52

A CBOS poll showed that Poles link the worsening of attitudes toward Ukrainians with disputes over Volhynia and social benefits. Only 7.6% see no deterioration, while 67.2% support the deportation of Ukrainian men without legal employment.

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Navrocki congratulated Zelensky on Independence Day, but raised the issue of 'historical truth' in his letter

Politics 08/26/2026, 15:13

The President of Poland, Nawrocki, congratulated Zelensky on the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's Independence, wishing victory, but in the letter raised the issue of "historical truth" as a condition for good-neighborly relations. The contents of the document were disclosed by a representative of the Chancellery of the President of Poland.

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Polish Foreign Ministry Reveals Scale of Ukrainians' Contribution to the Economy: 78% Employment and 2.7% GDP Growth

Economy 08/26/2026, 04:03

The Polish Foreign Ministry stated that in 2024 the employment rate of Ukrainians in the country reached 78%, and their contribution became one of the factors behind the 2.7% GDP growth. The ministry called Ukrainians part of the shared future of the two countries.

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"Volhynia Lecture" Ends in a Beating: Eight Men Attack Three Ukrainians in Radom

Incidents 08/25/2026, 15:26

In Radom, eight men brutally beat three young Ukrainians after a drunk Pole gave them a "lecture on Volhynia." The organizer has been detained and faces up to five years in prison.

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First batch of 28 K2 tanks arrives in Poland: total fleet reaches 208 vehicles

Politics 08/25/2026, 12:42

Poland has received the first batch of 28 K2 tanks under the second contract with South Korea; the total fleet has reached 208 vehicles. A further 116 K2GF are expected to be delivered in 2026–2027.

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Macron Announces Large-Scale Coalition of the Willing Military Exercises for October–November 2026

Politics 08/25/2026, 10:13

Macron, at a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Kyiv, announced large-scale military exercises for October–November 2026. The French leader linked the maneuvers to the preparation of security guarantees for Ukraine after the end of the war.

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US approves $364 million package of 5,031 APKWS II systems for Italy: how $20,000 'smart' rockets are changing the fight against drones

Politics 08/25/2026, 04:07

The US approved a $364 million contract for Italy for 5,031 APKWS II systems that turn ordinary rockets into "smart" counter-drone weapons. In parallel, Poland is purchasing thousands of "PIORUN" MANPADS.

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Work Experience in Poland Counts Toward a Pension in Ukraine: How to Confirm Polish Years via the PL-UA 6 Form

Economy 08/24/2026, 10:02

Ukrainians who worked in Poland can have this work record counted when applying for a pension in Ukraine under the 2012 agreement. To confirm it, the PL-UA 6 form is required, which is issued by the Polish ZUS institution.

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"Eastern Sentinel": Why NATO Is Building Up Its Air Power Near Kaliningrad and What That Says About Risks to the Baltics

Politics 08/23/2026, 15:51

Poland's Rzeczpospolita assesses NATO's air activity near Kaliningrad as a test of readiness for a possible limited Russian strike, not merely exercises. U.S. intelligence warns of the risk of an attack on an alliance member in the coming years.

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Sokol departs for a month-long training camp in Poland and secures Zakharov: Kyiv team prepares for participation in two championships simultaneously

Sports 08/22/2026, 16:51

Kyiv's "Sokol" has begun a month-long training camp in Sanok, Poland, and extended the contract of captain Viktor Zakharov. In the 2026/27 season, the club plans to compete in two championships simultaneously — those of Ukraine and Poland.

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"Only Ukrainians will decide whom to honor": Zelensky announces the creation of a National Pantheon in the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra

Politics 08/22/2026, 14:21

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated at the XI International Veterans Forum that the National Pantheon will be created, and the decision on who to consider heroes will be made by Ukrainians themselves. The law has been passed by the Rada, and the facility will be located in the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra.

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Tusk Calls on Germany Not to Prosecute Suspects in Nord Stream Sabotage: "It's Shameful for Those Who Built the Pipeline"

Politics 08/21/2026, 16:35

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called on Germany not to prosecute suspects in the sabotage of the "Nord Streams," stating that it is shameful for those who built the pipeline. Warsaw had previously lobbied for the rejection of the project.

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Without Their Own Airports: How Ukrainians Have Restructured Tourist Routes Through Moldova, Poland, and Romania

Economy 08/21/2026, 05:30

Ukrainian tourists have restructured their usual routes over the years of war: according to Join UP!, Chisinau became the leader in departures with more than 237,000 passengers, while Rzeszów followed with 50,000.

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