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Duda says he does not know whether Ukraine will return Crimea: Ukrainian ambassador reacts, Polish Foreign Ministry and Polish president clarify

Polish President Andrzej Duda's comments on whether Ukraine will return Crimea provoked a reaction from the Ukrainian ambassador.

War • February 3, 10:46 AM • 102020 views

IMF warns that European governments may regret supporting protesting farmers

The IMF Managing Director said that European governments should be more resistant to demands to increase financial support for protesting farmers.

News of the World • February 2, 03:12 PM • 23075 views

In Poland, a Russian and a Belarusian were sentenced to four years in prison for spying for Russia

The District Court of the Polish city of Bialystok sentenced a Russian and a Belarusian to four years in prison each for espionage in favor of Russia, which consisted of collecting military information and passing it to Russian intelligence from 2017 to 2022.

News of the World • February 2, 01:59 PM • 21992 views

Tusk's government intends to cancel court cases against EU climate change policies

Poland withdraws lawsuits against EU climate change policy filed by the previous Law and Justice government.

News of the World • February 2, 01:02 PM • 22515 views

Polish farmers plan to block the border with Ukraine again: what is known

Polish farmers are planning to block the border with Ukraine again to protest the European Commission's decision to extend trade privileges for Ukrainian agricultural exports.

Politics • February 2, 11:30 AM • 66891 views

Russia recruits Syrians to fight in Ukraine in exchange for citizenship - media

Syrian citizens are being deceived into signing contracts with the Russian military, promising them jobs and citizenship, but in reality being sent to fight in Ukraine.

War • February 1, 10:19 PM • 27205 views

37% of Poles are in favor of deploying air defense on the border with Ukraine to shoot down Russian missiles

The majority of Poles support the deployment of Polish air defense near the border with Ukraine to shoot down Russian missiles and drones flying toward Poland.

War • February 1, 09:14 PM • 26014 views

Businesses downgraded their economic assessments due to rising uncertainty and costs - NBU

Businesses have downgraded their assessments of current operations and prospects due to the intensification of hostilities, rising costs, and uncertainty.

Economy • February 1, 07:28 PM • 29278 views

To defeat the enemy, we must be more mobile in tactics and means - Zaluzhnyi

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine emphasized the need to be more mobile tactically and in means to defeat the enemy, noting that technology has an advantage over tradition, allowing for more contactless operations and reduced losses.

War • February 1, 05:45 PM • 109535 views

Intelligence denies information that Arestovych left Ukraine thanks to a letter from the GUR

The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine denied providing former advisor to the head of the OP Oleksiy Arestovych with documents for traveling abroad and called the reports that he left Ukraine in September 2013 on their letter a fake.

War • February 1, 01:20 PM • 25253 views

Politico: EU able to agree on €50 billion program for Ukraine thanks to compromise with Hungary

European leaders consider the concessions insignificant, as they avoided a scenario in which Orban would be able to veto funding for Ukraine every year.

Politics • February 1, 12:53 PM • 25934 views

Mortars, drones and self-propelled artillery systems: The Ministry of Defense has authorized more than 40 samples of weapons and military equipment for operation

In January, the Ministry of Defense authorized more than 40 weapons and military equipment, including self-propelled artillery systems, mortars, specialized equipment, unmanned aerial vehicles, and ammunition made in Ukraine and abroad, for use in the army.

War • February 1, 12:23 PM • 21867 views

This week the European Commission plans to start discussing the 13th package of sanctions against russia - media

This week, the European Commission will start informal meetings to discuss the 13th package of sanctions against russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine. The proposals are expected to focus on closing loopholes in existing sanctions.

Politics • February 1, 10:03 AM • 27114 views

Development of partnerships in the defense industry: Ukraine has signed dozens of agreements on joint production of weapons

Ukraine is actively developing partnerships in the defense industry, having concluded dozens of agreements on joint arms production with more than two dozen countries.

War • February 1, 09:31 AM • 32521 views

EC's proposal to extend duty-free trade for Ukraine will help to remove import bans imposed by Poland, Slovakia and Hungary - Shmyhal

The European Commission's proposal to extend the 'economic visa-free regime' for Ukraine will help lift the bans on agricultural imports imposed by Poland, Slovakia and Hungary, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.

Economy • January 31, 12:01 PM • 26986 views

The European Commission proposed to extend duty-free trade with Ukraine for a year, but with "protection" for farmers in the EU

The European Commission has proposed to extend the suspension of import duties and quotas on Ukrainian exports to the EU for another year, while proposing measures to protect sensitive EU agricultural products.

Economy • January 31, 10:45 AM • 28441 views

russia deliberately "jams" GPS in Europe - the commander of the Estonian forces

According to the commander of the Estonian Defense Forces, russia is deliberately disrupting GPS in Europe to test equipment and interference capabilities amid potential future conflicts with NATO.

News of the World • January 31, 09:24 AM • 18952 views

Poland returns 18 tons of illegally imported electronics waste to the Netherlands

Poland has announced the return to the Netherlands of 18 tons of electronics intended for recycling, which it said had been illegally imported into the country.

News of the World • January 31, 05:15 AM • 23625 views

The Netherlands proposes to return Ukrainian refugees to safe regions

The Netherlands proposes to return some Ukrainian refugees to the relatively safe western regions of Ukraine. The proposal was made by members of the Farmer-Citizen Movement party during the debate on the government's refugee budget. Other parties criticized the proposal, noting that rocket attacks are also taking place in western Ukraine.

Our people abroad • January 30, 10:12 AM • 39143 views

Ukrainian film "Stepne" wins top prize at the film festival in Trieste, Italy

Maryna Vroda's film about an elderly man and his mother's last days impressed the jury with its melancholic depiction of life in a country that is disappearing.

Culture • January 30, 09:43 AM • 23466 views

Ukraine has improved its position in the Corruption Perceptions Index: it received 36 points out of 100

In 2023, Ukraine was ranked 104th out of 180 countries in the Global Corruption Perceptions Index, improving its position by 3 points and receiving 36 points out of 100. Over the past 10 years since the Revolution of Dignity, Ukraine has added 11 points, the largest increase among the current EU candidate countries.

Society • January 30, 09:24 AM • 28951 views

Canadian Foreign Minister to visit Moldova and Poland to discuss support for Ukraine

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly will visit Moldova and Poland from January 29 to February 1 to discuss further support for Ukraine. She plans to meet with high-ranking officials from both countries to discuss regional security issues and opportunities for further cooperation against threats from Russia and Belarus.

Politics • January 29, 08:44 PM • 56521 views

EU wants to extend preferential trade regime with Ukraine, but with concessions for Poland - media

The European Commission may approve the extension of preferential trade with Ukraine until 2025, taking into account Poland's proposals to restrict imports of certain Ukrainian goods.

Economy • January 29, 06:16 PM • 74370 views

"Until we establish bilateral relations": the head of the Polish Ministry of Agriculture answered how long the embargo on Ukrainian products can be in force

The Polish minister answered the question whether the government is considering imposing unilateral restrictions on imports from Ukraine if the decision of the European Commission, which may decide to extend the rules of trade liberalization with Ukraine this week, is not enough.

Economy • January 29, 01:25 PM • 39144 views

About 1300 trucks are standing on the border of Poland towards Ukraine - SBGS

About 1,300 trucks are currently waiting to enter Ukraine from the Polish side of the border, but border guards say drivers will not have to wait long to cross due to the high volume of traffic. Every day, about 3,000 trucks cross the border in both directions.

Society • January 28, 11:33 AM • 31444 views

Hungarian far-right is going to "claim" Transcarpathia in case of "Ukraine's loss"

The leader of the Hungarian far-right party Mi Hazánk said that they would "claim" the Transcarpathian region of Ukraine if Ukraine loses the war with Russia. At the same time, the Hungarian far-right political force supports an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and the path of negotiations.

War • January 28, 10:25 AM • 106589 views