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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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French Foreign Minister: Russia's losses during the full-scale invasion amount to 500,000 troops

Russia has suffered enormous military losses: according to French estimates, about 150,000 soldiers have been killed in the ongoing war against Ukraine, and 500,000 people have been injured.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 10:07 AM • 72951 views
Ukrainian woman tried to import smartphones worth over a million hryvnias from Poland

A resident of Lviv region tried to import 200 undeclared smartphones worth UAH 1. 25 million from Poland to Ukraine.

Crimes and emergencies • May 3, 08:12 AM • 15911 views
Ukraine again takes emergency electricity aid from the EU, restrictions still in place in two regions - Energy Ministry

Yesterday, the electricity needs of consumers were covered by their own generation, commercial imports and emergency assistance during peak hours, while some regions experienced power outages due to technical problems, but all consumers were connected within a few hours.

Society • May 3, 08:01 AM • 46625 views
NATO condemns Russia's hybrid attacks and promises response

NATO condemns Russia's hybrid actions against Allies and will respond to such attacks individually and collectively, while continuing to support Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 10:24 PM • 23722 views
Dmytro Kuleba discusses Ukrainian air defense with Polish Defense Minister

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski discussed strengthening Ukraine's air defense, Ukraine's path to the EU, and President Zelensky's peace formula.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 08:13 PM • 102217 views
A Ukrainian hacker in the US was sentenced to almost 14 years in prison for cybercrimes

Ukrainian hacker Yaroslav Vasinsky is sentenced to nearly 14 years in prison in the United States for his involvement in more than 2,500 ransomware attacks that demanded a $700 million ransom.

News of the World • May 2, 02:18 PM • 18304 views
Ukrainians continue to return from abroad before Easter: border guards give figures

Passenger and vehicle traffic at the border has increased sharply over the past five days due to the Easter holidays, with a clear predominance of Ukrainian citizens entering Ukraine, accounting for 80-85% of total traffic.

Society • May 2, 11:33 AM • 38533 views
Macron on the possible sending of troops in Ukraine: "To rule it out a priori is not to learn the lessons of the last two years"

Macron said that France does not rule out the deployment of ground troops in Ukraine if Russia continues its aggression.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 11:08 AM • 93168 views
Most attempts to illegally cross the border are recorded near Romania and Moldova - Demchenko

Most attempts to illegally cross the border are recorded on the border with Romania and Moldova, and since the beginning of martial law, more than 30 violators have died trying to illegally cross the border.

Society • May 2, 10:56 AM • 44408 views
All checkpoints on the border with Poland are unblocked, about 200 trucks are waiting in line near Yahodyn - Demchenko

Currently, all checkpoints on the Ukrainian-Polish border are unblocked for truck traffic, with about 200 trucks waiting in line at the Yahodyn checkpoint, which, given its capacity, will be cleared within a day.

Society • May 2, 10:34 AM • 25062 views
Electricity shortages persist in Ukraine in the evening, with restrictions in two regions

Ukraine is experiencing electricity shortages in the evening peak hours due to damage from Russian strikes, while during the day there is a surplus of electricity from renewable sources, consumption restrictions in Kharkiv and Dnipro regions, and imports from neighboring countries to balance the grid.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 09:59 AM • 21298 views
Duda suggested organizing summits with the US and Ukraine during Poland's EU presidency

President Andrzej Duda proposes to organize two summits - with the United States and Ukraine - during Poland's EU presidency in 2025 to emphasize the importance of Ukraine's recovery and accession to the EU.

Politics • May 2, 08:43 AM • 19728 views
Ukraine and Poland work to enable children to learn Ukrainian in Polish school programs

Ukraine and Poland are working to ensure that Ukrainian children will be able to study Ukrainian language and literature in Polish school curricula starting in September.

Politics • May 1, 02:49 PM • 79511 views
Ukraine and Poland are working on a treaty on security guarantees - Ambassador Zvarych

Ukraine and Poland are working on a security guarantee agreement that will clearly define the tasks and actions of both countries to strengthen security.

Politics • May 1, 01:26 PM • 16327 views
We hope we have turned the page: Shmyhal about Polish farmers blocking the border

The Ukrainian-Polish border has been unblocked after a plan of understanding presented by the Ukrainian government yielded results, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.

Economy • April 30, 02:45 PM • 21397 views
In Europe, there are no military dangers that hurt only one person - Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy said that there are no military threats in Europe that affect only one country, as they inevitably affect others, emphasizing the need for cooperation to maintain peace and security across the continent.

War in Ukraine • April 30, 01:07 PM • 54459 views
The experts of the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise discussed with foreign partners the algorithm of actions in case of possible use of chemical warfare agents by the enemy

The experts of the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise discussed with foreign partners the algorithm of actions in case of possible use of chemical warfare agents by the enemy.

War in Ukraine • April 29, 02:09 PM • 20638 views
Stefanchuk met with Polish MPs to discuss military support, the Peace Formula and Ukraine's path to the EU and NATO

Stefanchuk met with Polish MPs to discuss military support, Zelenskyy's Peace Formula, Ukraine's path to the EU and NATO, and post-war reconstruction.

Politics • April 29, 11:27 AM • 19816 views
Electricity deficit persists in some hours, consumption decreases due to warming - Ukrenergo

Ukraine's power system remains in short supply during certain hours due to damage from Russian missile strikes.

Economy • April 29, 09:36 AM • 67798 views
The Ministry of Agrarian Policy confirmed that the Poles have unblocked the border, but negotiations will continue on May 7

Polish protesters unblocked the border with Ukraine after the talks, and the next meeting of the Ukrainian and Polish agriculture ministers is scheduled for May 7.

Economy • April 29, 09:26 AM • 68255 views
In Kyiv, notary assistants certified documents on his behalf while he was abroad

Notary assistants in Kyiv certified over 2,000 documents using his electronic digital signature while he was abroad.

Kyiv • April 29, 09:12 AM • 37579 views
Baltic states warn of disaster risk due to Russian GPS jamming

Over the weekend, Baltic ministers warned of the risk of an air disaster due to GPS jamming blamed on Russia, after two Finnish flights were forced to turn around midway due to interference with navigation signals.

News of the World • April 29, 08:53 AM • 32518 views
Electricity consumption may increase in summer, but no critical situation is expected - Head of the State Agency for Energy Supervision

Electricity consumption in Ukraine may increase by 20-30% in the summer, but a critical situation is not expected due to the increase in electricity production at solar power plants.

War in Ukraine • April 29, 08:29 AM • 34609 views
Truck traffic resumed at the only blocked checkpoint on the border with Poland, grain imports still blocked - border guards

Truck traffic has resumed at the Rava-Ruska-Hrebenne checkpoint on the Polish-Ukrainian border, with the exception of trucks transporting grain crops, which are banned from entering Poland.

Society • April 29, 08:15 AM • 23563 views
The enemy attacked an energy facility in the east, Poland received emergency assistance, there are restrictions in two regions - the Ministry of Energy

Due to grid restrictions and hostile attacks on energy facilities in eastern Ukraine, power outages occurred in Kharkiv region and Kryvyi Rih, while Ukraine provided emergency assistance by transferring excess electricity to the Polish grid.

War in Ukraine • April 29, 08:00 AM • 21553 views
WSJ: Germany is afraid to hand over frozen russian assets to Ukraine

Germany opposes the confiscation of $300 billion in frozen russian assets for Ukraine's reconstruction and military aid, fearing it would set a precedent that could lead to new lawsuits against Germany for World War II crimes.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 11:55 PM • 28027 views
The head of the Foreign Ministry, Sikorsky, said that russia would lose the war against Poland

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.

Politics • April 28, 11:35 PM • 23558 views
Poles block only one checkpoint “Hrebenne-Rava-Ruska”: about 80 trucks a day are allowed through

About 80 trucks a day pass through the only blocked checkpoint at Hrebenne-Rava-Ruska on the Ukrainian-Polish border.

Society • April 28, 03:12 PM • 27632 views
"Ethically ambiguous issue": Polish Foreign Minister believes that Ukraine should take the initiative in returning its citizens

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland said that Ukraine should take the initiative in the ethically ambiguous issue of returning Ukrainians of military age from Poland.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 08:38 AM • 42332 views
Night strike on the energy sector: the Ministry of Energy revealed the details

Russian occupants attacked energy and gas infrastructure facilities in Dnipropetrovs'k, Ivano-Frankivsk and Lviv regions at night, injuring power engineers and damaging energy facilities, but Ukraine's energy system remains stable thanks to its own generation and imports.

Society • April 27, 06:51 PM • 57394 views