The initiative has been launched in Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, Iraq, Pakistan and Egypt.
Defence
Large fall in attempted illegal border crossings after Poland’s asylum ban
Since late March, asylum rights have been suspended for most migrants entering from Belarus.
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Belarusian jailed for two years in Poland for espionage
The man reportedly conducted surveillance of a military airport near the Polish border with Belarus.
Conservative presidential candidate Nawrocki responds to demands of radical-right rival Braun
Braun asked whether Nawrocki would “reject Jewish claims” against Poland, oppose abortion, and “stop the Ukrainisation of Poland”.
Ukrainian ambassador criticises Polish presidential candidate’s opposition to NATO membership
Vasyl Bodnar called Karol Nawrocki’s stance “unacceptable” and said that it “plays into Russia’s hands”.
EU approves Polish plans to use Covid recovery funds for defence and security
Poland is “the first and so far the only one in the EU” to finance security with Covid funds, says Poland’s regional policy minister.
Polish opposition presidential candidate signs far-right leader’s list of demands
Karol Nawrocki has pledged to not sign any laws ratifying Ukraine’s entry to NATO or expanding the EU’s competences.
Duda’s former national security advisor swaps sides and joins Trzaskowski’s presidential campaign
Trzaskowski is a fierce rival of Duda and is running to succeed him as president.
Poland responds to “suspicious manoeuvres” by Russian ship near undersea cable
The defence ministry says it carried out “effective deterrence” and will inspect the seabed.
Poland extends ban on asylum claims at Belarus border
Parliament voted almost unanimously to pass the measure, with the only opposition coming from the left.
Ukraine warns of Russian interference in Poland’s presidential election
“Such actions are part of a broader strategy aimed at weakening the internal unity of EU and NATO countries,” says Ukraine.
Polish ruling parties under cyberattack by Russian hackers two days before election, says PM Tusk
The websites of PO, PSL and The Left have been inaccessible for much of Friday.
Poland identifies foreign-funded political Facebook ads ahead of presidential election
Figures from both the government and opposition have suggested the ads could be part of a Russian disinformation campaign.
Belgium to buy Piorun air-defence systems from Poland and train Polish F-35 pilots
“Poland has one of the strongest armies in NATO. We can learn a lot from them,” says Belgium’s defence minister.
