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Poland

A country in Central Europe
Poland is a country in Central Europe. The country's area is 312,685 km². The population is 38.484 million people. The capital is Warsaw. Poland was formed in the 10th century as a result of the unification of West Slavic tribes between the Vistula and Oder rivers. In the 16th century, it existed as a state formation called the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, which also included Ukrainian lands. Later, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was divided between other states. Poland gained independence in 1918. After World War II, it was part of the socialist bloc. It is a member of NATO and actively helps Ukraine in the fight against Russian invaders. Famous Poles: Józef Piłsudski, Lech Wałęsa, John Paul II.
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The baptism took place, which became a symbolic beginning of Polish statehood
1025
The Kingdom of Poland was formed
1364
The Jagiellonian University was founded in Kraków, one of the oldest institutions of higher education in Europe
1410
The Battle of Grunwald took place, which ended with a decisive victory for the Kingdom of Poland
1569
The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was created, which became a leading state and cultural center
1791
The first modern constitution in Europe was adopted
1918
Poland regained its independence after the First World War
1978
A Pope was elected who was Polish
1980
An independent trade union was created, which contributed to the fall of communism
2004
The country joined the European Union
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A cold atmospheric front will bring a drop in temperature to +18-25°C in the west, north and center of Ukraine on June 20, accompanied by rains and thunderstorms, while sunny and hot weather will remain in the east and south.

Society • June 18, 10:10 AM • 13544 views
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The Ukrainian Agrarian Confederation told about common schemes of gray export of grain.

Economy • June 18, 10:00 AM • 112880 views
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Italy may provide Ukraine with the Samp-T air defense system and long-range Storm Shadow missiles as part of the next military aid package.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 09:55 AM • 36363 views
Son of Vinnytsia TCR official promised "package" of documents for traveling abroad for USD 20 thousand, detained - SBI

The SBI detained the son of a Vinnytsia TCC official who promised documents for $20,000 that would allow a person to avoid mobilization and leave Ukraine, SBI said.

Crimes and emergencies • June 18, 09:49 AM • 12882 views
Zelensky signs law on car insurance reform

The President signed a law on the gradual increase of insurance amounts (maximum insurance payments) to the amounts established in the European Union.

Society • June 18, 09:42 AM • 18228 views
Large traffic jams formed on the border with Moldova: what is known

Large traffic jams formed on the border with Moldova in Odesa region. The queue at the Palanka-Mayaky-Udobne checkpoint stretched almost to the Mayaky Bridge.

Society • June 18, 09:19 AM • 14493 views
In the occupied Mariupol, the Russians are building a camp for refugees from the Belgorod region

In the temporarily occupied Mariupol, Russians will set up a camp for refugees from the Belgorod region, while Mariupol's homeless are struggling to survive nearby.

Society • June 18, 09:07 AM • 33232 views
New package of sanctions against Russia to be agreed in the EU before the June 27 summit - EUobserver

The EU plans to agree on new sanctions against Russia by the June 27 summit, including restrictions on the transportation of Russian LNG and oil, trade bans and blacklists.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 09:05 AM • 66103 views
Too many coincidences: how Alsys is looking for a way "between the drops"

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Publications • June 18, 08:31 AM • 193049 views
Ukrainian MP Goncharenko convicted in absentia in Russia for so-called "spreading military fakes"

A Moscow court sentenced Ukrainian MP Oleksiy Honcharenko to 10 years in prison in absentia for allegedly spreading "fakes" about Russia's military actions in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 08:31 AM • 105309 views
Power supply restored in Poltava region after Russian attack, electricity imports from 5 countries planned - Ukrenergo

Power supply has been restored to all consumers in Poltava region that were cut off due to a Russian missile attack, with imports from 5 countries planned as the schedule of power outages across Ukraine is reduced.

Society • June 18, 08:30 AM • 43416 views
Putin to arrive in Pyongyang today: portraits of the dictator and Russian flags have been hung in the city for his arrival

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will arrive in Pyongyang today for a state visit, and the city has been decorated with Russian flags and his portraits.

News of the World • June 18, 08:27 AM • 15191 views
Rheinmetall presents improved HIMARS - GMARS artillery system

Rheinmetall presented the GMARS artillery system, an improved version of HIMARS developed jointly with Lockheed Martin, with a new chassis, double hull and the ability to integrate new types of ammunition, such as long-range PrSM and cruise missiles.

News of the World • June 18, 08:19 AM • 17181 views
Armenia agrees with France to buy Caesar air defense system

Armenia plans to purchase French CAESAR self-propelled artillery systems, strengthening its defense relations with France.

News of the World • June 18, 08:18 AM • 20418 views
The vast majority of Ukrainians support equal rights for LGBT people - KIIS

A poll by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology shows that 70. 4% of Ukrainians believe that LGBT people should have the same rights as other citizens, an increase over previous years, with more support among women and young people.

Society • June 18, 07:57 AM • 13714 views
NABU wants to repair air conditioners, even though power companies ask not to use them to save electricity

While the government calls for saving electricity by not using air conditioners, Ukraine's anti-corruption bureau, NABU, plans to spend almost 400,000 hryvnias on air conditioning repairs.

Society • June 18, 07:54 AM • 164136 views
General Staff: the situation in the Siversky sector is the most intense today, the situation in the Pokrovske sector is tense

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War in Ukraine • June 18, 07:45 AM • 35249 views
Ukrainian woman sentenced to 12 years in prison in Russia for allegedly spreading fake news about the war

A 35-year-old Ukrainian woman was sentenced in Russia to 12 years in prison for launching balloons with a white, blue and white flag in Moscow, which the authorities considered to be participation in a terrorist organization.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 07:14 AM • 39220 views
US State Department: Putin's demands defy common sense

Russian President Vladimir Putin's "conditions for ending the war" in Ukraine, including demands for Ukraine's disarmament, are contrary to common sense, the UN Charter and basic morality, US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 06:59 AM • 48862 views
A company whose owner could have helped an FSB agent: who installs anti-drone protection at Ukrainian hydroelectric power plants

The company, owned by Vitaliy Gaiduk, a former secretary of the National Security and Defense Council with a controversial past, installs security at several Ukrainian hydroelectric power plants under direct contracts worth more than UAH 90 million.

Crimes and emergencies • June 18, 06:57 AM • 159776 views
Luhansk "university" to train UAV operators in the new academic year

In the new academic year, starting on September 1, the Russian occupiers in Luhansk will train unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators in a higher education institution located in the occupied building of Volodymyr Dahl Luhansk National University.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 06:54 AM • 26333 views
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Publications • June 18, 06:53 AM • 157089 views
Not only in Rostov region: another oil depot in Krasnodar Krai attacked in Russia overnight - Russian media

Another oil depot has been attacked in russia, with reports of a fire and damage to pipelines and technical facilities in the Temryuksky district of the Krasnodar region, in addition to oil terminals in azov, rostov region.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 06:37 AM • 27647 views
Russian troops attacked Donetsk 9 times: one person killed, another wounded

Yesterday, on June 17, Russian troops attacked the Donetsk region nine times, causing significant destruction, at least one person was killed and another wounded.

Society • June 18, 06:36 AM • 27633 views
Training of the first trainers for teachers of the updated subject "Defense of Ukraine" completed

81 trainers have been trained and will be teaching the subject "Defense of Ukraine" to teachers in grades 10-11.

Society • June 18, 06:32 AM • 11654 views
Speaker of the Lithuanian Parliament arrives in Kyiv on a visit

Speaker of the Lithuanian Seimas Victoria Čmilite-Nielsen visited Ukraine to reaffirm Lithuania's support for Ukraine's victory and its path to European and Euro-Atlantic integration.

Politics • June 18, 06:23 AM • 40688 views
NATO Secretary General: China should pay for propping up Putin's war

The NATO Secretary General warned that China will face consequences if it continues to support Russia's war in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 05:59 AM • 48482 views
Enemy shelling wounds 69-year-old woman and causes destruction in Mykolaiv region

Over the past day, the enemy fired several times at Mykolaiv region, wounding a 69-year-old resident, causing material damage to private homes and setting off a grass fire.

Society • June 18, 04:22 AM • 25235 views
Over the past day, the invaders fired 404 times at 8 localities in Zaporizhzhia region

Over the past day, russian troops shelled 8 localities in Zaporizhzhia region 404 times, including air strikes, drone attacks and artillery shelling, destroying residential buildings, but causing no civilian casualties.

Society • June 18, 04:11 AM • 31644 views
Heavy rains in Central America kill at least 13 people

Heavy rains in Central America caused flooding and landslides, killing at least 13 people in El Salvador and Guatemala.

Society • June 18, 03:04 AM • 20349 views