Over 1,000 people in total have signed up for the legion, says Ukraine’s ambassador to Poland.
Defence
Majority of Poles now favour ending war even at cost of Ukraine losing territory or independence
Only 31% think it is best for Ukraine to “continue fighting and not make any concessions to Russia”.
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Polish solider dies after being stabbed at Belarus border preventing migrants crossing
He was attacked with a knife while trying to stop a group of migrants from forcing their way across the border from Belarus.
Controversy after Polish soldiers charged for firing warning shots at migrants crossing Belarus border
The defence minister called the charges “unacceptable”.
Boeing expands engineering facilities in Poland, creating hundreds of jobs
“Our teams in Poland will strengthen Boeing’s efforts to innovate and compete,” says the firm’s chief engineer.
“As an ex-refugee I sympathise with migrants” but Poland must defend border from “attack”, says foreign minister
“We are the victim of the largest hybrid attack against our country in several decades. This is one of the fronts of this war.”
Poland announces plans for €700m “cybershield” amid “cyberwar with Russia”
Attacks have increased ahead of the EU elections and are part of “hybrid activities” used by Russia to destabilise Europe, says the Polish government.
Poland to train military unit of Ukrainians living in country
Around 1.5 million Ukrainians live in Poland.
Fake Polish Press Agency reports on Poland sending troops to Ukraine blamed on Russian hackers
The reports appeared twice on PAP’s website but were quickly taken down.
Poland to reintroduce exclusion zone on Belarus border following stabbing of soldier by migrant
“We are dealing with hybrid warfare aimed at destabilising the Polish state and all of Europe,” says Donald Tusk.
Poland detains three on suspicion of arson on behalf of Russia
Separately today, a Ukrainian national was indicted on suspicion of trying to incite espionage on behalf of a foreign intelligence agency.
Poland charges five people with terrorism in relation to recent arson case
The charges are believed to relate to the fire that this month destroyed Warsaw’s largest shopping centre.
Poland restricts movements of Russian diplomats in response to “hybrid war”
Moscow says it will take “retaliatory measures” that will make Poland “regret the anti-Russian steps” it has taken.
Poland unveils details of €2.4bn fortification of eastern borders
The project will include bunkers, minefields and anti-tank obstacles, as well as satellite monitoring, thermal imaging cameras and anti-drone systems.
