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Russian drone crashes in eastern Poland, igniting cornfield and prompting Warsaw protest
Overnight from Tuesday into Wednesday, a Russian drone crashed in eastern Poland, setting a cornfield on fire and blowing out windows in several homes. An hour earlier, air-raid sirens had sounded in western Ukraine, but Polish air defenses did not register any violation of Poland’s airspace.
Local media report the drone came down in a cornfield in the village of Osiny in eastern Lublin Voivodeship, just over 100 km from the Ukrainian border and roughly 40 km from Warsaw.
At the blast site, …
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Beyond Ukraine, Putin wants Poland on the agenda in talks with Trump, Tusk says
Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to broaden the scope of upcoming talks with the U.S. beyond the war in Ukraine, Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk said.
Tusk told reporters that Moscow intends to raise the reduction of NATO troop presence in Europe, including in Poland, during planned U.S.-Russia talks in Alaska. He said European leaders have coordinated a common position ahead of the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, reports Ukrinform.
Tusk said the West will not allow …
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Fourth Polish-based volunteer group enlists in Ukrainian military
A new wave of volunteers has stepped forward to join the Ukrainian Legion. On Friday, June 6, several dozen Ukrainian citizens residing abroad signed contracts with the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Lublin, Poland. This group is noted to have more candidates eager to join than the previous ones.
This event marks the fourth group of volunteers entering into agreements with the Ukrainian military. Among them are Ukrainians living in Poland, Germany, the United Kingdom, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Slovakia, …
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Poland's military support to Ukraine nears €5 billion
In a critical moment, Poland stepped up with key military assistance for Ukraine, although it might not top the donor list. Warsaw calculates it has already extended nearly €5 billion in aid, as disclosed by the head of the National Security Bureau of Poland, Dariusz Lukowski, in an interview with Rzeczpospolita.
“Our estimates indicate that we have provided support to Ukraine, including military aid, amounting to almost 5 billion euros,” Lukowski highlighted.
While Lukowski admitted that …
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Warsaw: Poland can defend against Russia for up to two weeks
Warsaw is setting its sights on enhancing its defense capabilities "within two to three years" for effective resistance, according to Poland's National Security Bureau. Poland can defend itself for one to two weeks in the event of a Russian attack, managing until NATO ally forces arrive, said Dariusz Lukowski, head of the Polish National Security Bureau, in an interview with Polsat News.
Lukowski addressed claims about a "five-day supply of ammunition" in the Polish military, highlighting that …
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Ukraine warns of 15 potential Russian-provoked military conflicts by 2045, with Poland in the crosshairs
Ukraine's intelligence agency has disclosed that Russia has formulated 15 potential military conflict scenarios leading up to 2045, with four of these involving Poland, presenting an unprecedented threat.
Vadym Skibitskyi, a representative of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Intelligence Directorate (GUR), stated that Russia aims to "resolve the Ukrainian issue" by 2026. Any delay could hinder its chances to catch up with the power levels of the United States and China. According to him, six …
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Polish Foreign Minister confirms resumption of U.S. arms deliveries to Ukraine through key logistics hub
In a recent press briefing, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski confirmed the resumption of American arms deliveries to Ukraine through the Rzeszów-Jasionka logistics hub, restoring them to previous levels, according to Polish outlet RMF24. Accompanied by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha, Sikorski conveyed gratitude for the unwavering support from his Polish counterpart, crediting the meet with revitalizing arms supplies. Sybiha, fresh from his visit to Jeddah, highlighted the …
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Polish Prime Minister: Russia will be prepared for a bigger war in 3-4 years
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has declared that intelligence from allies indicates Russia will be prepared for an even larger conflict within the next 3-4 years. In light of this, Tusk argues that calls in Europe to increase defense spending are not "brazen calls for war" but a means to "avoid catastrophe," as reported by Ukrinform.
During a speech in the Sejm, Tusk mentioned that during the recent European Council meeting, premiers and presidents shared intelligence from their own …
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Poland vows continued support for Ukraine following U.S. military aid suspension
Poland remains committed to aiding Ukraine in its defensive struggle against Russia. Shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a halt to military aid to Kyiv, said Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Pawel Wronski. Wronski stated that the United States took this step without prior consultation with its allies, describing the situation as "very serious."
"This is a very important decision, and the situation is very serious," Reuters quoted the Polish foreign ministry …
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Third group of Ukrainian Legion volunteers signs contracts with Armed Forces in Poland
In Poland, the third group of volunteers from the Ukrainian Legion has signed contracts with the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Ukrinform reported.
According to reports, this involves several dozen Ukrainians residing in the USA, Canada, Estonia, Norway, and Germany.
Oleh Kuts, Ukraine's Consul General in Lublin, highlighted that the signing of contracts by the third group of Ukrainians indicates that "the project is operational, demonstrating stability, and there is significant interest in it."
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