The pair had refugee status in Poland but spied on Russian opposition activists.
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Russia publishes files on WWII Ukrainian massacre of Poles amid dispute between Kyiv and Warsaw
The release is an “attempt to undermine Ukrainian-Polish relations”, says Ukraine’s Centre for Countering Disinformation.
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Warsaw to turn Russian “spy” building into housing for public servants
The complex, built by the Soviets in the 1970s, later became known as “Spyville” amid claims it was used by Russian intelligence after 1989.
Warsaw mayor “concerned” at report city buses refuelled by company recently on Russia sanctions list
An investigation has cast doubt on Warsaw’s dealings with the firm and the government’s decision to remove it from the sanctions list.
Poland identifies Russian group aiming to influence presidential election
The government will later this month present a plan for countering such efforts.
Speed skater who fled Russia and condemned invasion of Ukraine makes debut for Poland
Vladimir Semirunniy, a former junior world champion, left Russia for Poland in 2023.
Attempted crossings from Belarus fell by half in 2024 after tough Polish border measures
Data obtained by Notes from Poland show 30,090 attempted crossings from Belarus across the whole of 2024.
Poland ends agreement with Russian-based Intersputnik space communication network
The decision is part of Poland’s strategy to “refrain from cooperation with representatives of Russia”.
First unit of Ukrainian Legion recruited and trained in Poland sent to Ukraine
Over 1,000 people in total have signed up for the legion, says Ukraine’s ambassador to Poland.
Poland gets €52m from EU to protect border from “weaponisation of migrants” by Russia and Belarus
The commission says states can introduce measures that “may seriously interfere with fundamental rights”.
How will Donald Trump’s election victory affect Polish politics?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The US president-elect’s victory is unlikely to be a political game-changer.
Russia closes Polish consulate in St Petersburg and expels diplomats
The decision was made in retaliation for Poland’s closure of a Russian consulate last month.
Germany to station Patriot missiles in Poland
“Together with our Polish friends, we will also secure NATO airspace,” said Germany’s defence minister.
Poland invites Ukraine to take over Russian consulate after expelling Russian diplomats
Poland last month ordered Russia to shut down the consulate and expelled the diplomats stationed there.
