Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that President Zelenskyy should not be pressured regarding territorial concessions, but instead, Russia should be pressured to end its aggression. This was his response to Donald Trump's calls for Ukraine to accept Moscow's terms.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that Europe's solidarity with Ukraine against Russian aggression is more important than ever before. This became clear after President Zelenskyy's negotiations at the White House and with European leaders.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Ukraine has Europe's full support on its path to peace. He emphasized the importance of creating a realistic peace plan after the meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with a group of European leaders and representatives of the "Coalition of the Willing" after a meeting with Donald Trump. Among the participants were Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa, Alexander Stubb, the Prime Minister of Norway, Keir Starmer, Meloni, NATO Secretary General Rutte, and Tusk.
The Court of Cassation in Rome has suspended the extradition of 49-year-old Serhiy K. to Germany, sending the case back for a new hearing. In Poland, a decision is awaited regarding the extradition of another Ukrainian, Volodymyr Z., suspected of involvement in the gas pipeline explosions.
In recent months, at least ten European countries have reported drone incursions into their airspace, raising concerns and leading to increased security measures. Romania, Poland, Denmark, Finland, Norway, France, Germany, Lithuania, Estonia, and Belgium have witnessed these incidents, some of which are linked to Russia.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó accused Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk of "protecting terrorists" after his comments on the Nord Stream explosions. Tusk stated that the main problem with Nord Stream 2 was not its sabotage, but the very fact of its construction.
Ukraine's Ambassador to Poland Vasyl Bodnar stated that Ukraine will not interfere in the case of Volodymyr Zh. , whom Germany accuses of blowing up Nord Stream. The final decision will be made by a Polish court, but Ukraine will defend the interests of its citizen.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that the extradition of a Ukrainian suspected of involvement in the Nord Stream pipeline explosions is not in Poland's interest.
Norwegian F-35 fighter jets will begin a NATO air defense mission in October, based near Poznań. Pilots will be ready to intercept Russian drones and aircraft if the border is violated; the decision rests with the Alliance command.
President Zelenskyy met with the leaders of Denmark, France, Germany, and Poland in Copenhagen. They discussed violations of Russian airspace, the creation of a joint air shield, and security guarantees.
Polish border guards stopped a Russian boat that was drifting 300 meters from a gas pipeline near Szczecin. The incident occurred at 6:37 a.m. on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Tusk reporting daily provocations in the region.
The Polish Prime Minister stated that Russia's victory in Ukraine would mean the end for his country and Europe. He recalled incidents involving Russian UAVs and attempts to illegally cross the border with Belarus.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that the real threat to Europe is economic stagnation. He emphasized that the EU is stronger than Russia - in terms of population, GDP, and military spending.
The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns citizens against traveling to Belarus due to documented cases of interrogations and detentions, as well as difficulties with consular assistance. Since May 20, 2024, there have been no diplomats or a consul at the Belarusian diplomatic mission in Estonia.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki signed a law on aid to citizens of Ukraine, which limits benefits for those who do not work in Poland.
Polish climber Andrzej Bargiel became the first person to ski down from the summit of Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen. He spent 16 hours in the "death zone" and, after a short stop at the summit, embarked on a historic descent.
Poland resumed traffic at border crossings with Belarus on September 25, but urges its citizens to refrain from traveling and to leave Belarus. The Polish Foreign Ministry warns of possible difficulties with evacuation and border closures in case of a worsening situation.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that Donald Trump's optimism regarding Ukraine conceals a promise to reduce US involvement and shift responsibility for ending the war to Europe.
Russian "Shaheds" of the "Geran-2" and "Geran-3" types have a flight range of up to 2500 km and 1600 km, respectively, which allows them to reach European countries, including Great Britain and France. Expert Kostiantyn Kryvolap notes that European air defense systems are effective against high-altitude targets, but may have problems with low-flying drones.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated at the UN General Assembly that Russia's invasion of European airspace indicates a threat of destabilization for all European countries. He emphasized the growing "disagreements" that hinder the global order.
Poland will open its border with Belarus on the night of September 23-24 after the completion of the joint Russian-Belarusian military exercises 'Zapad-2025'. Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that the government may close the borders again in case of tension or aggressive behavior from Russia or Belarus.
Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson stated that the country will use force against Russian fighter jets that violate its airspace. This includes the right to use weapons with or without warning in accordance with the IKFN resolution.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that the country would not hesitate to shoot down objects that violate its airspace and pose a threat. He also noted that Poland would exercise caution in less obvious situations to avoid escalating the conflict.
NATO fighter jets shot down several Russian drones that violated Polish airspace. American and Western intelligence agencies cannot conclude whether this was an accident or an intentional test of the alliance's defenses.
Local residents of the Polish village of Stanisławka discovered a drone that likely violated Polish airspace. This is not the first incident after Russia's attacks on Ukraine, which led to an investigation and the invocation of NATO Article 4.
Poland's Internal Security Agency has determined that the detained 17-year-old Belarusian woman and 21-year-old Ukrainian man, who launched a drone over government buildings in Warsaw, were not acting on behalf of foreign intelligence services. The Ukrainian faces up to five years in prison for violating Polish aviation law, while the Belarusian woman is only a witness in the case, media reports.
A 21-year-old Ukrainian and a 17-year-old Belarusian woman were detained in Warsaw for launching a drone over government buildings and the Belvedere Palace. They could face up to five years in prison for violating aviation law.
New Polish President Karol Nawrocki, during a visit to Berlin on September 16, will again demand that Germany pay reparations for World War II. This demand could negatively affect relations between Warsaw and Berlin, while European countries need unity in the face of the threat from Russia.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stated that the massive flight of Russian drones over Polish territory is not accidental. He noted that this incident should be a signal for the EU and NATO regarding the creation of a no-fly zone over Ukraine.
