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Poland
Tusk Stands Firm Amid Tensions
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Saturday he would complete his mission despite the political challenges, writing on X: “It obviously requires courage and loyalty.
War in Ukraine
Polish Embassy Damaged in Kyiv Strike
Russia launched a large-scale overnight aerial attack on Kyiv, hitting railway infrastructure and residential areas. At least 23 people were injured.
Moldova
Sandu’s EU-Focused Visits to Poland and Italy
Moldovan President Maia Sandu will visit Poland and Italy in early July to advance Moldova’s European integration and strengthen bilateral relations.
Poland
Poland Restores Border Checks
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that Poland will temporarily reintroduce border controls with Germany and Lithuania starting June 1, citing a rise in illegal migration.
Energy
Orlen Boosts LNG Supplies to Ukraine
Polish energy company Orlen has signed its fourth gas supply deal this year with Ukraine’s Naftogaz, the company announced.
Poland
Poland Reinstates Border Checks
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that temporary border controls with Germany and Lithuania will be reinstated starting Monday, July 7.
Poland
Poland Arms FA-50 Jets, Signs New Defense Deals
Poland’s FA-50 jets, purchased from South Korea in 2022, are now fully armed and ready for combat, Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz announced on Monday.
Poland
Tusk Warns of Border Checks Amid Migrant Concerns
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Monday that the government had invested significant resources — including "effort, money, sweat, and unfortunately some blood" — to secure the eastern border with Belarus.
Politics
Poland Ends EU Presidency with Key Gains
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, alongside Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and European Council President Antonio Costa, praised Poland’s achievements as it concludes its six-month EU presidency on June 30.
Politics
NATO Sets Higher Defense Spending Goals
At the NATO summit in The Hague on Wednesday, alliance members agreed to significantly raise defense spending targets following a push by outgoing Polish President Andrzej Duda and strong support from former US President Donald Trump.
Politics
Duda Defends NATO Unity
Polish President Andrzej Duda responded Wednesday to remarks by former U.S.
Poland
EU-Mercosur Deal Faces Pushback
The EU's long-running negotiations on a trade agreement with the South American Mercosur bloc — comprising Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay — are meeting fresh resistance from key member states.
Politics
Duda Backs US Strikes on Iran
Polish President Andrzej Duda voiced strong support for recent US strikes on Iran, calling them “very determined” and “simply necessary,” particularly regarding the Fordo nuclear facility.
Poland
Zelensky Assassination Plots Foiled
Ukrainian security services thwarted two assassination attempts on President Volodymyr Zelensky, including a plot at Poland’s Rzeszow airport, according to Ukraine’s SBU chief Vasyl Malyuk.
Poland
PiS Rallies Ahead of 2027 Election
On Sunday, Poland’s conservative Law and Justice party (PiS) held a rally in Pultusk to mobilize supporters ahead of a planned nationwide tour aimed at reclaiming power in the 2027 parliamentary elections.
Politics
Belarus Frees 14 Political Prisoners
Belarusian authorities have released 14 political prisoners, including opposition figure Siarhei Tsikhanouski and three Polish citizens, whose freedom had been requested by Poland.
Poland
EU Greenlights €6B for Polish Defence Fund
The Council of the European Union has approved a key revision of Poland’s National Recovery Plan (KPO), officially incorporating the Defence and Security Fund into the programme.
Politics
Szlapka to Be Government Spokesman
At a Friday press conference, Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that Minister Adam Szlapka will become the new government spokesman.
Poland
Poland Evacuates Citizens from Israel and Iran
Polish Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz announced that 65 Polish citizens evacuated from Israel via Jordan have arrived safely in Poland.
Poland
LOT Buys 40 Airbus Jets
At the Paris Air Show on Monday, LOT Polish Airlines announced a major fleet renewal with the purchase of 40 Airbus aircraft, including A220-100 and A220-300 models, with an option for 44 more.
Poland
Poland Begins Evacuations from Middle East
Poland's Deputy Foreign Minister Henryka Mościcka-Dendys announced Tuesday that two evacuation flights have been arranged for Polish citizens amid escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Politics
Israel-Iran Strikes Raise Fears of Global Conflict
Israel launched a large-scale airstrike on Iran early Friday, hitting nuclear and military sites and killing top commanders and scientists.