Normally, serving in a foreign military without consent is a crime punishable by up to five years in prison.
Defence
Polish electronics firm Vigo Photonics acquires US rival InfraRed Associates for $8.4m
The deal gives the company a production base to expand in the US defence market and cut tariff barriers.
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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.
Poland rejects Trump envoy’s suggestion it would deploy troops to Ukraine
“There are not and will not be any plans to send the Polish military to Ukraine,” declared Poland’s defence minister.
Ukrainians charged over arson attack at Warsaw shopping centre on behalf of Russia
Russia has dismissed the accusations against it as “baseless” and motivated by Polish “Russophobia”.
Two thirds of Poles fear Poland’s existence threatened by other countries
Over one third say they would flee in the event of Poland being attacked.
Poland closes Russian consulate in response to sabotage evidence
It is the second Russian consulate that Poland has closed due to Moscow’s campaign of sabotage.
Poland confirms Russia behind fire that destroyed Warsaw’s biggest shopping centre
Some of the perpetrators are already in custody, says Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Poland and France sign “groundbreaking” treaty, including mutual security guarantees
“Today we talk to the French as an equal partner,” declared Donald Tusk.
Merz visits Poland on first day as new German chancellor
Friedrich Merz and Donald Tusk addressed security, migration, war reparations and infrastructure investment.
“Unprecedented attempt by Russia to interfere in Poland’s elections,” warns minister
“There is no other country in the EU that faces similar threats,” said Krzysztof Gawkowski.
