Mark Rutte said he wanted to “be very clear to Vladimir Putin” that “our reaction will be devastating”.
Defence
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.
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Poland wants all civilian airports to be adapted for military use
Poland continues to ramp up military preparedness amid the war in neighbouring Ukraine.
Russia paid operatives to paint anti-government graffiti in Poland, finds report
Recruits were hired on Telegram and paid to carry out tasks including painting vulgar slogans against the then ruling PiS party.
Polish foreign minister calls for “peace through strength” in Ukraine in UN speech
Radosław Sikorski stressed that “we, as Europeans, will continue to stand side by side with Ukraine to achieve a just and lasting peace”.
Cigarette smugglers turn to balloons amid Poland-Belarus border clampdown
One of the side effects of the migration crisis on the Belarus border has been a major decline in the number of cigarettes being smuggled into Poland.
Poland’s President Duda meets Trump on sidelines of CPAC
The White House said afterwards that the meeting had “reaffirmed our close alliance” and that Trump praised Poland’s high level of defence spending.
Poland jails Ukrainian for eight years for preparing sabotage on behalf of Russia
He was accused of planning arson attacks on various buildings in the city of Wrocław.
Poland’s Duda urges Zelensky to “remain calm and constructive” in relations with Trump
“I trust that good will and honesty form the foundation of the US negotiation strategy,” says Duda.
Polish opposition presidential candidate blames “European elites” for war in Ukraine
The prime minister accused Karol Nawrocki of promoting “the Kremlin’s narrative”.
Suspected part of SpaceX rocket falls to ground in Poland
The Polish Space Agency confirmed that part of a SpaceX Falcon 9 entered the atmosphere above Poland early this morning.
US has no intention to reduce troop numbers in Poland, says president after meeting Trump envoy
“America has entered the game very strongly when it comes to ending the war in Ukraine,” says Duda.
No decisions on Europe’s security without Europe, says Polish PM after Paris summit
He was speaking after an emergency meeting with European and NATO leaders about transatlantic relations and Europe’s role in the Ukraine conflict.
Asylum applications in Poland rose to new high in 2024
Over 15,000 people applied for asylum in Poland in 2024, 72% more than a year earlier.
