She died in the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil along with dozens of other civilians this week.
Defence
Poland to buy $100m of US arms for Ukraine in response to Russian rail sabotage
The intention behind Russia’s rail sabotage “was clearly to kill Polish citizens”, says Radosław Sikorski.
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NATO would defend Poland “with full force” if Russia attacks, says secretary general in Warsaw
Mark Rutte said he wanted to “be very clear to Vladimir Putin” that “our reaction will be devastating”.
Poland plans to use EU Covid recovery funds for defence and security spending
The plans, which still require EU approval, would make Poland the first member state to do this.
Polish ruling coalition votes in support of EU defence policy, opposition against
The opposition warns it will lead to further centralisation of powers in Brussels and leave Poland with less control over its own security.
Poland to strengthen riverbank on Belarus border to stop historical monastery leaving its territory
Erosion could change the course of the Bug river, which marks the border between Poland and Belarus.
Polish foreign minister asks opposition to persuade Hungary to stop blocking Ukraine’s EU accession
Radosław Sikorski also called on Donald Trump to ensure that Vladimir Putin drops his “absurd demands” regarding a peace deal with Ukraine.
Poland and Baltic states plan to withdraw from anti-landmine convention
“Since the ratification of the convention, the security situation in our region has fundamentally deteriorated.”
Tusk: Lithuanian evidence shows Russia behind fire that destroyed Warsaw shopping centre
Prosecutors in Lithuania have indicted a Ukrainian accused of carrying out arson on behalf of Russia.
Man charged with setting fire to Warsaw store as part of Russian sabotage campaign in Poland
The Belarusian is accused of undertaking a terrorist act on behalf of foreign intelligence.
Poland to add civil defence elements to school PE classes
“In these difficult times, the ability to cope with difficult situations is very much needed,” says the education minister.
Poland declares interest in French nuclear deterrent – or even developing its own
“We would be safer if we had our own nuclear arsenal,” says Donald Tusk.
Poland’s Orlen signs agreement to supply gas to Ukraine
This will be a “long-term and mutually beneficial cooperation…based on commercial terms”, says Orlen.
President proposes changing Poland’s constitution to guarantee spending 4% of GDP on defence
Poland already spends almost 5% of GDP on defence, but the president wants to guarantee that will continue.
