Poland will increase its army size to 500,000 personnel by 2039. The main forces will be concentrated on the eastern flank and the development of unmanned systems.
During Budanov's visit to Warsaw, a proposal was made to change the name of a Special Operations Forces (SSO) unit. Poland demands concessions in historical policy and the Volyn issue.
The head of the President's Office, Budanov, met with the Polish Minister of Defense. Kosiniak-Kamysz voiced expectations regarding the naming of an SOF unit in honor of the UPA.
Kyrylo Budanov arrived in Warsaw to discuss the war and the naming of a unit in honor of the UPA. Iryna Vereshchuk and Sergiy Kyslytsya are also participating in the visit.
Eleven countries are demanding that the European Commission stop issuing Schengen visas to citizens of the Russian Federation. In 2025, Russians received more than 620 thousand entry permits.
Andrii Sybiha responded to Poland's criticism regarding the naming of the Special Operations Forces unit after the Heroes of the UPA. The Minister called for dialogue and a focus on the struggle against Russia.
Poland proposes to exclude Ukrainian men aged 18-60 from EU protection programs. This would deprive them of residency rights and benefits in order to support the defense of Ukraine.
Deputy Speaker of the Sejm Krzysztof Bosak demands a halt to Ukraine's European integration due to the honoring of the UPA. He also called for the termination of Starlink payments for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The United States and Poland are working on localizing the production of PAC-3 MSE missiles for the Patriot system. The project is planned to be implemented at Polish plants located near Ukraine.
The US initially canceled the deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland, but Trump later promised 5,000 personnel. This caused a political shock and a sense of betrayal in Warsaw.
Poland has received its first three F-35 fighter jets from the US. These are the first fifth-generation aircraft on NATO's eastern flank for threat detection.
The Pentagon has reduced the number of brigade combat teams in Europe from four to three. As a result, the deployment of American troops to Poland has been temporarily delayed.
The Pentagon canceled the deployment of 4,000 troops, but the letter got stuck in General Kukuła's email. Poland's Ministry of Defense only learned about this through the media.
The US has canceled the rotation of 4,000 troops in Poland. Warsaw claims the changes are logistical in nature and point to a possible transition to a permanent US presence.
Poland is ready to host US troops from Germany to strengthen NATO's flank. Trump suggested such a possibility due to good relations with the Polish authorities.
Karol Nawrocki initiated the preparation of a draft for a new constitution by 2030. Donald Tusk called it a political maneuver due to the lack of a majority.
Poland has received no signals regarding delays in the delivery of Patriot systems from the US. Some other types of weaponry may arrive later due to stockpile shortages.
Poland will test its own equipment and drones in real combat conditions in Ukraine. At the same time, both countries plan to develop joint industrial potential and weaponry.
Poland's Minister of Defense announced the refusal to transfer Patriot air defense systems at the request of the US. The protection of Polish airspace and NATO's eastern flank remains a priority.
Near the city of Konin, an almost intact drone was discovered, which may have flown in in September. Military police are working at the scene, and an official investigation into the incident is underway.
Poland's president expresses doubts about the EU's €43. 7 billion SAFE program for armaments, while the prime minister supports it. This comes amid political disagreements between them.
Ukraine and Poland discussed the transfer of MiG-29 aircraft and deepening defense cooperation. Poland had already transferred such fighters in 2023.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki stated that he was unaware of the transfer of Polish MiG-29 aircraft to Ukraine. He suggested that there was a misunderstanding and plans to discuss the issue with the Minister of Defense.
The US offered Poland 250 used Stryker armored personnel carriers for $1 from the army's inventory being withdrawn from Europe. Poland is preparing to accept the offer after agreeing on logistics and the serviceability of the equipment.
Poland has chosen the Swedish company Saab to supply three A26 submarines under the "Orka" program, worth 2. 3 billion euros. The first vessel is expected in 2030, which will strengthen the country's security in the Baltic Sea.
Poland will receive 44 billion euros from SAFE funds to strengthen its army, drone systems, and security infrastructure on the EU's eastern border. The funding will also go towards space initiatives, AI-powered defense technologies, and the SAFE Baltic program.
Romania will receive the American Merops drone defense system to deter Russian airspace violations. The system is almost ready for deployment, confirmed the commander of the US Army in Europe and Africa.
Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz stated the need for NATO to accelerate its work on strengthening the defense of the eastern flank against Russian drones. This came after Romania scrambled fighter jets twice due to the detection of drone incursions into its airspace on November 25.
Poland is activating Operation "Horizon" involving 10,000 troops to protect the country's critical infrastructure. This decision was made after recent railway explosions and acts of sabotage.
The Polish Ministry of National Defense is launching a pilot voluntary defense training program "wGotowości" on November 22. It will last five weeks and will cover approximately 400,000 citizens, including children and the elderly.
