“Russia is the most significant, direct and long-term threat to our security,” wrote the leaders in a joint declaration.
“Russia is the most significant, direct and long-term threat to our security,” wrote the leaders in a joint declaration.
Blue and gold had in fact been chosen because they are the colours of the city’s coat of arms.
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Krzysztof Gawkowski also called on the Ukrainian president to stop “pestering” Poland for more support.
The foreign minister revealed the plan shorty after Volodymyr Zelensky appeared to criticise Poland for not providing enough support.
Commentators in Poland and abroad argued that eastern NATO states should have been invited.
Only 20,000 new Ukrainian children signed up, compared to estimates of up to 80,000.
Ukrainians living abroad will be trained and equipped by Poland then sent to help defend their homeland.
“This is good news and a step in the right direction but we expect decisions, not plans.”
The legion is supposed to be made up of Ukrainians living in Poland, who would be trained and then sent to defend their homeland.
The idea caused disagreement among Polish MEPs, with right-wing politicians criticising left-wing ones for voting against it.
Radosław Sikorski also reminded Moscow of Soviet collaboration with Nazi Germany during the war.
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A change in the law has led to around 40,000 new Ukrainian pupils attending school.
Ukraine’s foreign ministry condemned “unacceptable proposals regarding the future status of Crimea”.
His words come amid renewed controversy over the massacres after remarks last week by Ukraine’s foreign minister.