Polish Artist Challenges Blasphemy Laws, Stifling Freedom Of Expression Krzysztof Soroka's painting sparks debate on the role of the Catholic Church in Polish society Zenger · Sep 23, 2023
Prize-winning Polish film on refugees opens to government backlash Agnieszka Holland’s Green Border tells story of brutal treatment of a Syrian family trying to get to Europe The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2023
Cracks in Western wall of support for Ukraine emerge as Eastern Europe and US head toward elections Once rock-solid, the support Ukraine has received from its biggest backers for its defense against Russia is showing cracks The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023
Poland’s PM tells Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to ‘never insult’ Polish people again Poland’s PM Mateusz Morawiecki accused the Ukrainian leader of insulting Poles in his United Nations address this week. Al Jazeera · Sep 23, 2023
What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis The US announces additional funding for Ukraine as Zelenskiy faces difficult reception in Washington; Children illegally taken from Ukraine arrive in Belarus The Guardian - AU · Sep 22, 2023
Germany considering short-term migration border controls with Poland and the Czech Republic A government official says that Germany is considering establishing short-term border controls with Poland and the Czech Republic to keep irregular migrants from entering the country The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023
Director of migration drama denounced by right-wing leaders as film opens in Poland Poland's right-wing leaders have amplified their denunciations of a new feature film by Polish director Agnieszka Holland before its premiere in the country The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023
Why has Poland stopped supplying weapons to Ukraine? Move comes amid growing tension between Warsaw and Kyiv over grain imports The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023
Poland stops sending arms to Ukraine as row over grain imports escalates Poland said it would be investing the money in arming Poland with ‘modern weapons’ The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023
Ukrainians aghast as Poland stops sending weapons to fight Russia Warsaw, one of Kyiv’s top allies since the Russian invasion began, took the surprise decision amid a row over grain. Al Jazeera · Sep 21, 2023
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
Why has Poland stopped supplying weapons to Ukraine? Move comes amid growing tension between Warsaw and Kyiv over grain imports The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023
Poland done sending arms to Ukraine, leader says, as trade dispute escalates Poland’s prime minister says his country is no longer sending arms to Ukraine The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023
Ukraine hit with largest wave of Russian missiles since mid-August At least two dead and dozens injured as falling debris causes damage in Kyiv and Kharkiv suffers several strikes The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023 Poland stops sending arms to Ukraine as row over grain imports escalates Poland said it would be investing the money in arming Poland with ‘modern weapons’
The Guardian - AU · Sep 21, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 575 of the invasion Russia strikes at least six cities across Ukraine in biggest attack since August; Poland will no longer arm Ukraine, says prime minister
Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2023 Poland to stop supplying weapons to Ukraine over grain dispute Tensions have escalated after Poland banned Ukrainian farm imports
The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2023 Poland will no longer send weapons to Ukraine, says PM, as grain dispute escalates Comments by Polish PM follow Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s accusation that some in Europe are in effect aiding Russia
The Guardian - AU · Sep 21, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskiy ‘looking forward to discussing air defense’ with Biden before US announces ‘significant’ military aid – as it happened US president welcomes Ukrainian president; US security adviser says package will include extra ammunition
The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2023 ‘When you say you are Roma, you have to work twice as hard’: Małgorzata Mirga-Tas, outsider at the heart of Polish art Her dazzling textile works caused a sensation at Europe’s two most important art events. Mirga-Tas talks about defying centuries of anti-Roma prejudice – and turning her mother’s old dresses into art
The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2023 ‘A perfect storm brewing’: how anti-establishment politicians could challenge Europe this autumn Range of parties look likely to play a significant role in elections in Slovakia, Poland and the Netherlands
France 24 · Sep 21, 2023 Biden tells Zelensky he will 'ensure world stands with' Ukraine US President Joe Biden told Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday that he will "ensure the world stands" with Ukraine as the pair met at the White House in Washington. Their meeting comes as opposition grows in Congress on continuing huge US funding for the Ukrainian war effort. Read our…
Radio France Internationale · Sep 20, 2023 EU demands 'clarifications' from Poland over visa scandal The European Commission is demanding Poland give "clarifications" within the next two weeks over allegations the country's consulates and contractors issued Schengen visas for bribes, a spokeswoman said Wednesday.
The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023 Grain spat drags Ukraine's ties with ally Poland to lowest point since start of Russian invasion A dispute about whether Ukrainian grain should be allowed to enter the domestic markets of Poland and other European Union countries has pushed the tight relationship between Kyiv and Warsaw to its lowest point since Russia invaded Ukraine last year
Al Jazeera · Sep 20, 2023 Nationalist, populist, far-right parties eye rising support across Europe A backlash against immigration, LGBTQ rights, abortion and support for Ukraine is unfolding across the continent.