Politicians from all parties hailed Poland’s growing importance as a partner – and some even held it up as a “model” to follow.
Defence
Prosecutors name Moroccan migrant suspected of killing Polish soldier in border attack
The 2024 death of Mateusz Sitek caused outrage in Poland and prompted the government to further toughen border security measures.
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Russia waging “full-scale cognitive war against us”, warns Poland’s foreign minister
Radosław Sikorski also said that there is a “Russian fifth column” operating in Poland.
Poland formally requests new permanent US military base
The announcement follows President Donald Trump’s pledge to send additional American troops to Poland.
Poland moves to strip Zelensky of honour for naming military unit after group that massacred Poles
“Unfortunately, President Zelensky has shown that Ukraine is not ready to be part of the European family,” said President Nawrocki.
Poland signs first defence contracts under EU’s SAFE programme
The government expects to sign dozens of contracts worth around 100 billion zloty (€24 billion) in total by 30 May.
Polish soldier acquitted over firing shots towards migrants illegally crossing Belarus border
The judge found that the soldier had been fulfilling his obligation to defend the border.
Poland and UK sign treaty deepening defence and security ties
“The challenges Europe now faces demand an even stronger partnership,” said British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Poland and Canada agree to deepen defence ties
“Transatlantic relations are not just [about] a Polish-US relationship,” said Poland’s defence minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.
Polish state development bank to finance African cybersecurity and drone project
BGK says that the investment is “just the beginning” of its plans to “support Africa’s sustainable economic development”.
First of Poland’s F-35 stealth fighters arrive from US
“For Poland, this is not just new equipment, but entry into the top league of global air forces,” declared the defence minister.
US to deploy 5,000 additional troops to Poland, says Trump
He said that the decision was made based on the relationship with Polish President Karol Nawrocki.
Poland charges three of its own citizens with working for Russian intelligence
They are accused of spreading disinformation, preparing acts of sabotage, and carrying out reconnaissance of NATO troops.
US confirms continued “strong military presence” in “model ally” Poland
However, the Pentagon’s spokesman stopped short of confirming that there would be no reduction in troop numbers in Poland.
