The Latest Breaking News from Poland

Russia's bombardment and Ukraine's departure ban leave children and those with disabilities most vulnerable

Russia’s war on Ukraine is driving some of the most rapid movement of refugees ever seen. Its invasion and increasingly intense bombardment is generating a dire humanitarian crisis. Over 3 million people have fled across borders to Poland and other surrounding countries since February 24.

The Conversation · Mar 17, 2022

European Demand For US Drones, Missiles Increases After Russian Invasion: Reuters

Reuters reported that European governments approached the U.S. government and defense contractors with a shopping list of arms, including drones, missiles, and missile defenses, as the Russian invasion of Ukraine drives renewed demand for U.S. weaponry. Germany, along with its potential deal for 35 Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:LMT) F-35 jet fighters, has inquired…

Benzinga · Mar 17, 2022

Ukraine: Poland reminds the EU how vulnerable its border nations really are

When a Russian airstrike hit a large military base in Ukraine just 15 miles from the Polish border, it drew instant international attention. The attack stood at strategically given its proximity to the territory of a Nato member. Any attack on Polish soil would trigger an automatic response from Nato…

The Conversation · Mar 17, 2022

Fifty Ukraine war orphans in limbo as they wait for UK visas

Government says safeguarding issues must first be investigated

Wales Online · Mar 17, 2022

‘I didn’t have to think about it’: the veterans bringing Ukrainian kids with cancer to Canada

Military veterans assembled a mission at hours’ notice to bring young patients from the war zone for treatment in Toronto

The Guardian - US · Mar 17, 2022

Ben Wallace: Britain is deploying missile defence system to Poland

Britain is deploying a missile defence system to Nato ally Poland to deter Russian attacks after Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace announced on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2022

Birtley Community Centre packed with donations to support Ukrainian refugees

The Birtley community donated thousands of items to help those fleeing the war in Ukraine

Chronicle Live · Mar 17, 2022

Leeds student trying to help Ukrainian relatives escape caught in UK visa rules chaos

Volodymyr Chapman, a student at Leeds University, travelled to Poland to help his cousin Yulii Volovnikova, who described waking up on the morning of Russia's invasion of Ukraine to the sound of explosions

Leeds Live · Mar 17, 2022

Polish designer Maria Szmit heading home to help Ukrainian refugees desperately fleeing Russian bombs

‘I am Polish born and I feel like the freedom and lives have been taken from my Ukrainian brothers and sisters’

Birmingham Post · Mar 17, 2022

UK sending missile system and troops to protect Poland from Russian aggression

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said it is right to protect Poland as the country takes in the bulk of Ukrainian refugees.

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2022