Volodymyr Zelenskyy to skip postwar conference amid tensions with Poland Ukraine’s president will not attend after sparking Polish ‘outrage’ over naming of military unit The Guardian - UK · Jun 23
Blue passports, Big Ben and Bpoplive: the Brexit referendum anniversary quiz Who put Theresa May’s back up on Instagram, what did Boris Johnson say about bananas and much more The Guardian - UK · Jun 23
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin says ‘ready for peace talks’ after Kyiv’s attacks on refinery Russian president says Moscow ready to end war on terms agreed in Istanbul The Independent UK · Jun 23
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv warns ceasefire offer may expire as ‘our patience is not endless’ Ukrainian strikes on Russian infrastructure disrupt fuel supplies The Independent UK · Jun 22
Ukraine war briefing: Dispute over second world war army unit threatens to divide Poland and Ukraine Poland prime minister Donald Tusk hopes to defuse a ‘mistake’ from spiralling further; gasoline sales suspended in Crimea. What we know on day 1,580 The Guardian - AU · Jun 22
Poland and Germany renew historic ties to defend Europe's eastern flank Poland and Germany entered a new era in bilateral relations this week after signing a new defence agreement amid heightened tensions with Russia. It comes 35 years on from a landmark pact that ended decades of enmity and laid the foundations for an increasingly strategic partnership. Radio France Internationale · Jun 21
Zelenskiy returns Polish honour, historical row deepens Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he has returned a state decoration after Polish uproar over the renaming of a military unit linked to World War II. AAP · Jun 20
Zelensky returns Polish award as WWII row strains alliance Ukraine and Poland's close wartime partnership has been shaken by a growing dispute over World War II history, with President Volodymyr Zelensky and senior Ukrainian officials returning Polish state honours after Warsaw stripped him of its highest award. France 24 · Jun 20
Polish president strips Zelenskyy of Poland's highest state honour Polish President Karol Nawrocki’s decision to strip Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle has sparked controversy in Ukraine. Euronews · Jun 20
Ukrainian officials criticise Polish president’s decision to strip Zelensky of honour Polish president Karol Nawrocki has decided to strip Volodymyr Zelensky of Poland’s highest state honour The Independent UK · Jun 20
Poland strips Zelensky of country's highest honour, escalating World War II-era row Poland's nationalist President Karol Nawrocki said Friday that he was revoking the country's highest award from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after he infuriated Warsaw by naming a Ukrainian unit after a World War II insurgent militia that massacred Poles. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk had earlier appealed to both nations… France 24 · Jun 19
Poland arrests suspect in killing of Russian artist critical of Putin, PM Donald Tusk says Since it launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia has been accused of trying to assassinate its opponents abroad, including targeting exiled activists in France and Lithuania. Euronews · Jun 18
Poland detains suspect in fatal shooting of Russian artist critical of Putin, Tusk says Polish police on Thursday detained a suspect in the daylight killing of a Russian artist known as Semyon Skrepetsky, who was known for his unsparing caricatures of prominent political figures in the Kremlin. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the man was using a Georgian passport. France 24 · Jun 18
Poland arrests a suspect in daylight killing of a Russian artist critical of Putin Polish authorities have arrested a man suspected of fatally shooting a Russian activist critical of President Vladimir Putin The Independent UK · Jun 18
Euronews · Jun 17 Germany and Poland sign new defence deal as balance of power in Europe shifts Poland’s importance as a logistics hub for Ukraine, alongside its growing economy and heavy defence investment, has made it a compelling partner for Germany and other core European countries.
The Independent UK · Jun 17 Killing of Russian artist in Poland has hallmarks of political assassination, prime minister says Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says the killing of a Russian artist critical of President Vladimir Putin looks like a political assassination
France 24 · Jun 17 Fatal shooting of Russian anti-Putin artist likely politically motivated, Polish PM says Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Wednesday that the fatal shooting of exiled Russian artist Semyon Skrepetsky was likely a political assassination. The Kremlin critic, known for provocative caricatures of President Vladimir Putin and other political figures, was shot dead by an unidentified gunman in eastern Poland on Monday.
Euronews · Jun 17 Germany and Poland set to boost military cooperation and shared duties in new defence deal Berlin and Warsaw are set to expand their defence collaborations in a new deal aiming to boost plans to protect the Baltic Sea and enhance military cooperation and communications between the two European allies.
The Independent UK · Jun 17 Germany and Poland to sign a new defense deal as balance of power in Europe shifts Germany and Poland are expected to sign a new defense agreement to strengthen European military cooperation amid tensions with Russia
The Economic Times · Jun 16 Poland teams up with Foxconn to build EVs: PM Tusk Poland's government will partner with Taiwan's Foxconn to build electric cars. The venture aims to produce 400,000 electric SUVs each year. These vehicles will be sold exclusively in Europe. The Polish government is investing significantly in this project. Foxconn will also establish a semiconductor plant in Poland. This move aims…
Euronews · Jun 9 Watch: Inside the deepest diplomatic crisis between Poland and Ukraine A recent military designation has sparked a major diplomatic crisis between Warsaw and Kyiv, exposing deeply conflicting national narratives. What has happened?
Euronews · Jun 6 Polish and Ukrainian officials meet in Warsaw as tensions mount over 'UPA' military unit naming row The Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) is believed by Ukrainians to be a key pillar behind their independence, while Warsaw accuses it of carrying out "genocide" against Poles between 1943-45.
Euronews · May 29 Polish President Nawrocki seeks to strip Zelenskyy of Poland's highest honour President Karol Nawrocki said he will ask for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to be stripped of the White Eagle, after Zelenskyy named a military unit after a group that led massacres of ethnic Poles during WWII.
France 24 · May 27 Starmer and Tusk sign UK–Poland defence pact amid warnings over Russian threats UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk have signed a new defence pact aimed at deepening military and security cooperation between the two NATO allies. The agreement focuses on strengthening joint capabilities, cyber defence and coordination in response to growing concerns over Russian aggression across Europe.
Evening Standard · May 27 Starmer hails ‘generational uplift’ as he signs defence pact with Poland’s Tusk The leaders met to formalise a treaty intended to protect British borders, tackle organised crime, and bolster collective defences.