Zelenskyy announces creation of new Ukrainian volunteer legion in Poland
A new security agreement between Ukraine and Poland stipulates the creation of the Ukrainian Legion, a volunteer unit…
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Ukraine wants Poland to protect its skies near Ukraine’s border
As Ukraine's path to NATO membership remains uncertain, Ukrainian officials seek alternative defense measures from allies.
Zelenskyy and Tusk to sign security pact between Ukraine and Poland today
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has arrived in Poland to sign a bilateral security agreement with Polish PM Tusk, discuss defense cooperation, Ukraine's EU integration, and the upcoming NATO summit in Washington.
Ukraine informed European Commission that Poland stopped entry of Ukrainian trucks
The Ukrainian side has appealed both to the European Commission as well as the Polish Ministry of Infrastructure about the situation, with Polish colleagues assuring that they are trying to solve the problem.
Polish FM Sikorski: Russia is not invincible, West can still defeat Putin
Radosław Sikorski, Foreign Minister of Poland, argues that the West needs to re-learn how to win the game of escalation vis-à-vis Russia.
Reuters: Poland, Baltics call for “defense line” along Europe’s Eastern border
Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are calling for EU-wide financial support to build a defence infrastructure system along the bloc's eastern border.
Germany, Poland, France to hold joint military exercises in 2025
Germany, France & Poland (Weimar Triangle) agree to a joint military exercises in Poland in 2025.
Ukrainian border guards aid recovery of 17th century Dutch artwork missing since 2005 robbery
Ukrainian border guards collaborated with Polish and Dutch law enforcement to recover Jan Linsen's 1629 painting taken in a 2005 Dutch museum robbery.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 832: Ukraine’s cross-border strikes stop Russian S-300 missile attacks for several days in row
Ukraine's cross-border strikes on Russian air defense systems have brought a rare respite to Kharkiv, offering its residents a two-day break from relentless S-300 missile attacks.
Polish government proposes training Ukrainians residing in Poland
The Foreign Minister of Poland Radoslaw Sikorski said on 31 May in Prague that Poland plans to train troops from Ukrainian citizens living in Poland and subject to conscription into the Ukrainian army.
“Moscow does not limit itself to anything”: Polish FM supports authorizing Ukraine for strikes on Russia with Western weapons
Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has backed a proposal to allow Ukraine to launch strikes with Western weapons on Russian territory.
Poland calls for long-term European rearmament to counter Russia
Polish FM also expressed skepticism about Russian threats of utilizing nuclear weapon, saying, "The Americans have told the Russians that if you explode a nuke, even if it doesn’t kill anybody, we will hit all your targets [positions] in Ukraine with conventional weapons, we’ll destroy all of them."
Poland and Greece call EU to establish common air shield for Ukraine
In a letter to the European Commission, Donald Tusk and Kyriakos Mitsotakis called for a common European air shield amid growing concerns over missile threats.
Poland undecided on engaging air defenses against Russian missiles in Ukraine airspace
Poland is considering the potential use of its air defense systems to intercept Russian missiles near its borders, focusing on technical and legal perspectives. No decisions have been made yet.
The Moscow Times: Russia unilaterally decides to redraw maritime borders with Lithuania and Finland in the Baltic Sea
Russian authorities have decided unilaterally to change the country's maritime borders with Lithuania and Finland in the Baltic Sea, declaring new internal waters and adjusting geographical coordinates, according to a draft government decree published on the legal acts portal.
Ukrainian refugees’ plans to return home drop as Russian war continues
When asked about conditions for returning to Ukraine, Ukrainian refugees prioritized the restoration of critical infrastructure (34%), safety (34%), housing (26%), and an end to the full-scale invasion (26%), according to the survey.
Polska Times: Russia sought Ukraine’s capitulation, not peace in 2022 talks, says Poland’s ex State Secretary
Responding to implications that Ukrainian President Zelenskyy could have prevented "tragedy" by making peace with Russia in 2022, Jakub Kumoch claimed that the Ukrainian leader could not agree to Russian demands, which, among many, included some "humiliating elements" like implementing "denazification" and introducing "the cult of the Great Patriotic War."
Ukraine weathers $660 million Polish border blockade with new maritime channels
The Polish border blockade temporarily led to Ukraine's export/import losses of $660 million, but a new maritime corridor helps compensate losses and restore trade, Ukraine's National Bank says.
The European Union’s new triumvirate
France, Germany, and Poland are leading the charge for a more assertive and united Europe in the face of existential threats.
Minister: Poland to continue paying for 20,000 Starlink terminals provided to Ukraine
Poland will continue paying for subscriptions of over 20,000 Starlink terminals provided to Ukraine, ensuring communication and internet access, Ukraine's digital minister says.
