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PM Shmyhal: Ukraine has three key tasks for 2024
Outlining 3 key objectives for 2024, Ukrainian PM Denys Shmyhal sought Poland's backing to secure EU accession negotiations this year, clear NATO decisions on Ukraine's pathway to membership at the Washington summit, and release of funding from the Ukraine Facility aid program.
Polish truckers end Ukraine border blockade after two-month standoff
Polish truck drivers agreed to suspend their protest at the Polish-Ukrainian border until 1 March 2024, after blocking the passage of goods for months over fears of losing their market share to Ukrainian competitors.
Zelenskyy, Duda discuss Ukraine-Poland defense cooperation, Ukraine’s EU aspirations
"Our common border should be a true European border. A border of unity. There should be no borders between our people," Zelenskyy said.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 682: Poland urges tougher response to Russia as missile attacks continue
Poland's foreign minister called on Europe to expand sanctions and reduce Russia's weapons capabilities in response to the recent deadly missile strikes.
Polish farmers resume blocking Medyka-Shehyni checkpoint after holiday halt
The Polish protesters announced on 24 December, 2023 that they would halt the border blockade at the Medyka-Shehyni checkpoint for the holidays and resume it on 2-3 January 2024 if they did not "receive a written statement from the Prime Minister that their demands would be met."
Poland scrambles F-16 fighter jets during massive Russian missile strike on Ukraine
Poland mobilized the warplanes after Russia's previous attack, which saw a missile entering Polish airspace
Polish military: Russian missile likely entered Polish airspace
Russian missile likely entered the airspace of NATO-member Poland amid Russia's massive air attack against Ukraine on 29 December.
Over 3,700 trucks stranded amid ongoing blockade of Poland-Ukraine border
Over 3,700 trucks stranded at Ukraine-Poland border as Polish truckers continue their blockade of key checkpoints, Ukraine's Border Guard Service reports.
“Ukraine should win, and Russia should lose,” says Poland’s new foreign minister in Kyiv
Poland’s new Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said Russia will lose the war with Ukraine if Europe mobilizes its…
Ukraine and Poland reach agreement to unblock border amid protests
Ukrainian and Polish officials agreed on a plan to end the blockade of four border checkpoints by Polish haulers, who demand changes to the freight transportation agreement between the two countries.
Nearly 4K Ukrainian trucks stuck in queues at the Polish border due to protests
Ukraine has lost billions of dollars in exports due to trucker protests blocking border crossings with Poland for 7 weeks, with 1,700 trucks now lined up at the largest crossing, Yahodyn-Dorohusk.
Polish court convicts 14 Ukrainians, Belarusians, Russians of spying for Russia
A court in Lublin, Poland has convicted 14 Ukrainian, Belarusian and Russian citizens of spying for Russia. The defendants were sentenced to between 1 year and 6 years in prison for carrying out surveillance and other intelligence tasks.
Polish truckers resume Yahodyn-Dorohusk border blockade
After a days-long pause, Polish truckers have again blocked freight traffic on the road to the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing into Ukraine, hampering the passage of military assistance.
Third Ukrainian trucker dies due to Polish blockade of Ukraine’s border
The third Ukrainian truck driver has died while stuck in winter conditions amid Polish truckers' blockade of key border crossings with Ukraine.
Reuters: Poland’s Tusk says he will call on West to continue help Ukraine
On 12 December, Poland’s newly appointed prime minister, Donald Tusk, said his country would demand the full mobilization…
Polish sejm votes out Morawiecki, selects Tusk as new PM
After nine years out of power, Donald Tusk regained Poland’s top office on 11 December with 248 votes from parliament members.
Polish border blockade traps Ukraine’s critical military supplies, including drone components
A border blockade led by Polish truckers causes extensive delays in the delivery of vital military supplies, including drone components and pickup trucks, to Ukraine, suppliers say.
Polish PM-to-be Tusk vows to improve Poland-Ukraine relations, resolve border blockade
Donald Tusk, coalition leader of newly elected Polish parliament, seeks the Prime Minister post, highlighting his commitment to resolving Poland-Ukraine tensions, particularly the cargo blockade, and working toward stronger ties between the two countries.
Nearly 3,000 Ukrainian trucks stranded at border in Poland amid ongoing blockade
An ongoing border blockade at the Poland-Ukraine border has led to 2,950 truck queues. Simultaneously with Russia's ongoing sea blockade of Ukrainian ports these actions affect Ukrainian trade and the movement of humanitarian aid.
Ukraine military aid stranded by Polish border blockade
A brigade of military boats bound for Ukraine's counteroffensive sits stranded at Poland's border, which has blocked transport along with Hungary and Slovakia. Only Romania's border with Ukraine remains open currently, severely limiting military and humanitarian aid.