The National Music Award "Ukrainian Song of the Year", founded by Mykhailo Poplavsky, celebrated its 20th anniversary by demonstrating the history and development of a legendary project that promotes Ukrainian music and song creativity, opens up new talented performers and preserves the cultural identity of the nation through music.
Two Belarusians and a pole were arrested in Poland for preparing sabotage on the instructions of Russian intelligence. They planned to set fire to shopping centers, restaurants and warehouses.
Poland will impose restrictions on the movement of Russian diplomats, limiting them to the Mazovian Voivodeship, where Warsaw is located, and consuls to the respective provinces, citing evidence of the Russian state's involvement in subversive activities in Poland.
Ukraine expects to receive the next tranche of $2. 2 billion in IMF funding under the Extended Fund Facility in June after successful negotiations on the fourth review of the program.
Ukraine may receive another tranche of more than $2. 2 billion from the IMF after the successful fourth review of the Extended Fund Facility program, which will increase the total amount of funding received to $7.6 billion.
The Government of Ukraine and the IMF mission discussed further joint steps to restore economic growth, implement reforms, implement the government's action program, confiscate frozen Russian assets, support business, increase military production, and obtain additional funding under the IMF EFF program of $2. 2 billion.
Farmers blocked a national road near Warsaw to protest the Green Deal and draw attention to the losses they have suffered due to the drought, demanding aid and a waiver of Green Deal rules.
Prime Minister Shmyhal met with the IMF mission to discuss the confiscation of frozen Russian assets, the restoration of the energy sector, decentralization, and the continuation of reforms.
Polish authorities are stepping up security at the “aid hub for Ukraine” due to growing concerns about Russian-backed sabotage operations.
The IMF team led by Alfred Kammer begins meetings in Kyiv to discuss the risks facing Ukraine's economy and the government's economic policy objectives, followed by discussions in Warsaw under the leadership of Gavin Gray on policy measures under the fourth review of the Extended Fund Facility.
Poland is considering using its air defense systems to shoot down Russian missiles aimed at Ukraine from Polish territory near the borders of the two countries.
Starting from June 9, Ukrzaliznytsia will reduce the travel time from Kiev to Warsaw by 1 hour and 23 minutes due to the optimization of border and customs operations at Dorogusk station in Poland.
Poland plans to strengthen border security and increase its military presence along its border with Belarus due to increased attempts by organized groups to illegally cross the border with the assistance of Belarusian services.
Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz warned that the activities of the russian network of agents deployed throughout Europe pose a great threat to Poland, and the danger from russia and belarus has never been so close since the Second World War.
A 58-year-old Ukrainian man was detained in Poland for falsely testifying about the theft of almost 2 million zlotys (about 900,000 euros). Police found that the money did not belong to him, so he will spend the next three months in custody.
Ukraine will take part in the International Book Fair in Warsaw with a stand featuring 20 Ukrainian publishing houses and Ukrainian Puzzles, as well as a literary program with the participation of famous writers and poets under the slogan "The Fragility of Existence.
Ukraine and Poland are working on a draft bilateral agreement on security guarantees, with Poland taking this issue seriously, and it is expected that the agreement will be signed in the near future, reflecting Poland's significant military assistance and support for Ukraine.
Ukrzaliznytsia has launched an updated website for purchasing railway tickets with a modern design and enhanced functionality, including account verification via Diia. Signature and the possibility of cashless payment.
A large-scale fire engulfed the Marywilska 44 shopping center in Warsaw, Poland, prompting authorities to warn residents to stay indoors and close windows due to smoke.
Ukraine and Poland discussed strengthening cooperation in cyber defense against Russian cyberattacks that affect both countries.
Men of conscription age who have updated their data in accordance with the law will have access to consular services, while new applications from this category will be temporarily suspended.
russia will not be able to win a war against Poland, because Warsaw will not fight alone and will have allies in the West, which is much more powerful than russia, says Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski.
Lithuanian President Nausėda said that the deployment of nuclear weapons in Poland would be an element of deterrence against Russia and would meet Europe's security expectations.
Poland and Lithuania are considering deporting Ukrainian men of conscription age who have not updated their data or extended their right to stay, which could potentially help Ukraine return conscripts from abroad.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine plans to allow men abroad to update their military records at consular offices and through an electronic cabinet, as it is unrealistic to have territorial military commissariats outside the country.
In the two years since Russia's full-scale invasion, Poland has provided Ukraine with 44 military aid packages totaling almost $9 billion.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister threatens that if Poland deploys nuclear facilities, they will become military targets for Russia.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has clarified that SE "Document" does not fall under its jurisdiction and is a separate state enterprise subordinated to the State Migration Service in response to concerns about services provided to Ukrainian citizens abroad.
Hundreds of Ukrainian men have blocked the passport office in Warsaw amid the suspension of consular services abroad for men aged 18-60, which has drawn criticism from a military commander who accused them of shirking their duties while others are fighting at the front.
People who want to apply for passports in Warsaw are being brought into the building through the back door, as those trying to pick up their documents have blocked the entrance and are protesting, believing that they are being denied passports because of the new mobilization law.