Warsaw says claims the man was carrying out espionage are “absurd”.
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Polish airspace violated twice by drones last night, announces military chief
Both objects were closely monitored and left Polish territory without causing any damage.
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Polish opposition presidential candidate blames “European elites” for war in Ukraine
The prime minister accused Karol Nawrocki of promoting “the Kremlin’s narrative”.
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.
Trump’s call with Putin was a “mistake”, says Polish foreign minister
He also warned that failing to ensure a fair peace for Ukraine would undermine US credibility and embolden China in its ambitions to take Taiwan.
Russian Wagner Group recruiters handed jail sentences in Poland
The men were found guilty of working on behalf of Russian intelligence and recruiting for a terrorist organisation as part of a “hybrid war” against Poland.
New US defence secretary hails “model ally” Poland on first overseas visit
“Our friendship, our bond, is ironclad, and we came here specifically to reinforce that,” said Pete Hegseth.
Poland urges unity on Ukraine after Trump-Putin talks
“Ukraine, Europe and the US must be fully united and engage in peace talks,” says Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Poland celebrates “historic moment” as Baltic states cut links to Russian power grid
“This is the final step towards emancipation from the post-Soviet sphere of dependence,” declared President Duda.
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.
