Poland’s ruling party pivots away from Ukraine in attempt to shore up votes PiS party is hoping to gain traction before 15 October election despite strong anti-Russian sentiment The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2023
Poland to stop supplying weapons to Ukraine over grain dispute Tensions have escalated after Poland banned Ukrainian farm imports Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2023
A cash-for visas scandal hits Poland's strongly anti-migration government, weeks before elections Poland's President Andrzej Duda says he is awaiting results of an investigation into allegations that Polish consulates sold a quarter of a million work visas to migrants from Asia and Africa for thousands of dollars The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023
Poland's leader says Russia's moving tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus, shifting regional security Poland’s President Andrzej Duda says that Russia already is in the process of shifting some short-range nuclear weapons to neighboring Belarus The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023
Poland holds huge military parade as war rages in neighbouring Ukraine Poland’s Armed Forces Day parade marked the 103rd anniversary of victory over the Soviet Union in the Battle of Warsaw. Al Jazeera · Aug 16, 2023
Poland to hold parliamentary election on Oct. 15, launching campaign in shadow of war in region Poland’s president has announced that the country will hold its parliamentary election on October 15 The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023
Poland's lawmakers approve a divisive law on Russian influence Poland's lawmakers have voted to approve an amended but divisive law on Russian influences believed to be targeting the opposition and criticized by the U.S. and the European Union The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023
Presidents of South Korea and Poland hold talks on security, war in Ukraine and business cooperation The South Korean president is in Poland for two days of talks and meetings on global security, the war in neighboring Ukraine, and developing bilateral business and defense ties The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023
Russia says missiles shot down over Crimea; Zelenskiy meets Polish president – as it happened Russian officials say cruise missile shot down near city of Kerch without inflicting damage; Zelenskiy and Andrzej Duda pledge to ‘work together’ The Guardian - AU · Jul 9, 2023
Populist puppet or Biden ally? Who is Poland’s Andrzej Duda “I've always stood up for Polish interests,” Andrzej Duda told supporters in the small northern town of Polczyn-Zdroj just hours after being criticized by the U.S. for giving the greenlight to a panel that would investigate Poland's opposition leader. “Nobody is going to stop me.” Tribune News Service · Jul 9, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 491 As the war enters it 491st day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Jun 29, 2023
NATO will defend members from threat of Wagner forces in Belarus Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says military alliance will protect members from threats by either ‘Moscow or Minsk’. Al Jazeera · Jun 28, 2023
Russia bombs busy Ukraine restaurant At least eight killed and dozens injured after Russian missile hits crowded pizza restaurant in centre of Kramatorsk. Al Jazeera · Jun 27, 2023
Everyone’s got something to say about Trump – except these world leaders As Trump becomes the first former president to face federal charges that could put him in jail, many Europeans are watching the case closely The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023
Radio France Internationale · Jun 13, 2023 France's Macron says Ukraine counter-offensive likely to last for weeks French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that Ukraine's long-awaited counter-offensive against invading Russian forces will be underway for weeks or even months.
Bangkok Post · Jun 12, 2023 Ukraine says seven villages retaken in 'tough' offensive KYIV (UKRAINE) - Ukraine on Monday said it had retaken seven villages and made small gains in a "tough" counter-offensive against Russian forces that France said could last months.
The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023 France, Germany and Poland back Ukraine's counteroffensive in a show of unity The leaders of France, Germany and Poland are meeting in Paris for talks focusing on military support for Ukraine’s counteroffensive and future security guarantees to be given to the country
The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2023 South Africa may seek way out of hosting Brics summit over Putin arrest Pretoria would be required to arrest Putin if he attended and send him to The Hague for trial on war crimes charges
Reuters · Jun 6, 2023 Top Polish court rules minister's abuse of power case should be reopened Poland's top court ruled on Tuesday that a case involving a minister convicted of abuse of power when fighting graft in a previous role should be reopened, a blow to government hopes that the proceedings could be laid to rest before elections.
France 24 · Jun 4, 2023 Lech Walesa joins hundreds of thousands of Poles in anti-govt march in Warsaw An enormous anti-government march took place in Poland's capital Sunday, with citizens traveling from across the country to voice their anger at a right-wing administration that has eroded democratic norms and created fears the nation is following Hungary and Turkey down the path to autocracy.
The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2023 Opposition leads anti-government march on day symbolizing Poland's democratic achievements Poland’s largest opposition party is leading a march meant to mobilize voters against the right-wing government, which it accuses of eroding democracy
Reuters · Jun 2, 2023 Polish court rules president had right to pardon minister in abuse of power case A Polish court ruled on Friday that the president was within his rights to pardon a government minister found guilty of abuse of power in a previous post, saving the government from a potentially damaging dismissal in an election year.
The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023 Poland's president proposes urgent amendments to law on Russian influences Polish President Andrzej Duda has said unexpectedly that he was proposing urgent amendments to a contentious law on Russian that he signed this week and that drew U.S. and European Union criticism
Reuters · Jun 2, 2023 Polish president backpedals on law on undue Russian influence Poland's President Andrzej Duda said on Friday he would propose amendments to a law on undue Russian influence he signed this week, reacting to criticism that it could result in banning opposition politicians from public office.
The Independent UK · May 31, 2023 Auschwitz museum criticizes use of death camp in politics after ruling party uses it in political ad The Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial museum has denounced a political spot by Poland’s ruling party that uses the theme of the Nazi German extermination camp to discourage participation in an upcoming anti-government march