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Western nations condemn Russian elections in occupied Ukraine as illegitimate
Western leaders reject Putin's election in occupied areas of Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia as illegitimate, decrying the repression of opposition in Russia, lack of genuine competition.
Czech, Polish FMs: Defeat Russia in Ukraine or face emboldened threat at NATO’s door
We are moving in the right direction but too slow and too late, say two top diplomats, urging three essential steps to help Ukraine
“How many more arguments?”: Tusk urges US Speaker to approve Ukraine aid after deadly Odesa strike
The death toll from the Russian strike on Odesa on 15 March rose to 21.
Polish authorities detain, deport Ukrainian journalists probing Russia trade to EU
Polish authorities detained, seized equipment, and deported two journalists from the Ukrainian news agency Raion.in.ua who were investigating cargo transportation from Russia's Kaliningrad Oblast.
Polish farmers plan temporary reprieve from Korczowa border checkpoint blockade until 13 March
Polish farmers announce a temporary suspension of their blockade at one checkpoint on Ukraine's border, with all six border checkpoints blocked, indirectly benefiting Russia by disrupting Ukrainian trade amid ongoing tensions.
Polish foreign minister: presence of NATO forces in Ukraine “is not unthinkable”
Last week, Emmanuel Macron stated that the possibility of sending Western troops to Ukraine "cannot be ruled out."
Polish farmers stage massive protest in Warsaw over EU Green Deal, Ukrainian imports
In front of the Polish PM's Office, farmers burn tires & a coffin symbolizing the potential "death" of their agriculture sector amid EU policies and "Ukrainian competition."
Poland’s paradox: blockading Ukraine trade, continuing Russia imports
On the surface, Poland's blockade of Ukrainian trucks at the border looks like defense of its farmers. But an exposé by Ukrainian journalists unmasks Poland's simultaneous embrace of now-banned imports from Russia, funneling cash to the very enemy it claims to resist.
Polish protesters block all six checkpoints with Ukraine
Over 2,400 trucks now waiting to enter Ukraine. At most checkpoints, trucks are only allowed into Ukraine.
Reporters Without Borders condemns detention of Ukrainian journalists in Poland
Reporters Without Borders, the international organization that protects freedom of speech and information rights, has condemned the detainment…
Poland to consider imposing ban on Russian food imports
According to Bloomberg,Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk plans to discuss banning food imports from Russia at a meeting with protesting farmers later on 29 February.
Tusk: Poland considers expanding embargo on Ukrainian goods
Amid farmer protests, Poland considers extending embargo on Ukrainian goods.
Media: Poland detains Ukrainian reporter investigating Russian trade
Polish law enforcement detained a journalist from “Ukrainska Pravda” media outlet, Mykhailo Tkach, along with a cameraperson, near…
Macron doesn’t rule out sending troops to Ukraine; Stoltenberg says NATO has no such plans (updated)
Macron suggests Western nations might send troops to Ukraine, saying France is "not against sending them"; Sweden, Poland, and the Czech Republic quickly dismiss the idea.
How to unblock the Ukrainian-Polish border crossing for good
Resolving the impasse at the Polish-Ukrainian border will require compromises addressing the grievances of Polish protesters while ensuring Ukraine's continued trade access to Europe.
Ukrainian crops damaged again at Polish rail crossing
The spilled cargo at a Polish rail station this week was the third recent incident involving trains carrying Ukrainian goods. Ukraine's Vice Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov said the incidents appeared to be "planned sabotage" against Ukrainian agriculture.
Zelenskyy calls for dialogue with Poland over border blockade
The Ukrainian president urges his Polish counterpart and the prime minister to join him at the border, where Polish farmers have been protesting and disrupting trade and travel since 20 February 2024.
Polish farmers block Ukraine border, spill grain, as Ukrainian truckers protest against blockade
Polish farmers escalated border protests over Ukrainian imports, completely blocking trucks at one checkpoint and spilling grain, while Ukrainian truckers initiated counter-blockades against Polish trucks.
Protesters from four more EU countries to join Polish farmers in blocking Ukraine border entry checkpoint
German, Belgian, Dutch, and French farmers to join Polish border blockade of the Dorohusk-Yahodyn entry point to Ukraine.
Poland probes grain dumping by Polish protestors from Ukrainian trucks
An investigation is underway after Polish farmers spilled some three tons of Ukrainian grain to protest imports, drawing condemnation and a call for accountability from Kyiv.