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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 man is wounded in Kherson region as a result of dropping explosives from a drone

In Stanislav, Kherson region, a 72-year-old man suffered shrapnel wounds and injuries from explosives dropped from a drone by Russian occupiers.

Society • May 26, 12:15 AM • 104759 views
Zelenskyy imposes sanctions on a number of Russian media outlets

President Zelenskyy imposed sanctions on about 70 Russian legal entities, more than 20 media outlets, such as NTV, Pervyi Kanal, Izvestia and Moskovsky Komsomolets newspapers, and some Ukrainian companies in response to Russia's actions.

Politics • May 25, 11:40 PM • 91116 views
Greece says it will close the way to the EU for North Macedonia: what is the reason

Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis warned the new leadership of North Macedonia that Athens would block its path to EU membership if it did not fulfill the 2018 agreement to change the country's name to North Macedonia.

Society • May 25, 09:13 PM • 25552 views
The winner of the 77th Cannes Film Festival is Anora by Sean Baker

Sean Baker's Anora won the Palme d'Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.

Culture • May 25, 07:48 PM • 23730 views
Ukrainian military shoots down another Russian Su-25 aircraft - Zelensky

Soldiers of the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down another Russian Su-25 fighter jet in Donetsk region.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 06:40 PM • 25938 views
More than 300 people buried in landslide in Papua New Guinea

More than 300 people and more than 1,100 homes have been buried underground in a massive landslide that leveled a remote village in northern Papua New Guinea.

News of the World • May 25, 06:28 PM • 26169 views
NASA says Boeing's Starliner safe to fly "as is" with small helium leak

NASA management is confident that the capsule with the Boeing Starliner crew will be able to launch safely on June 1, despite a small helium leak in the propulsion system, as the leak does not pose a safety hazard and the capsule can withstand even 100 times the leakage.

News of the World • May 25, 05:30 PM • 37049 views
Air quality may deteriorate in Kyiv: in which districts and what to do

Due to the fire in the Vyshgorod district near Kyiv, air quality may deteriorate in some areas, such as Obolon and Podil, if the wind direction changes, so it is recommended to keep windows closed and limit outdoor activities.

Society • May 25, 05:03 PM • 37338 views
Russian attack on Kharkiv: Prosecutor's Office shows the moment of hitting a construction hypermarket

Russian aircraft shells hit a construction hypermarket in Kharkiv, causing a massive fire and at least 35 casualties, with 15 people still missing among the more than 200 people inside the building.

Society • May 25, 04:28 PM • 29715 views
We call on NATO to act decisively in defense of Estonia, Finland and Lithuania: Kuleba responds to Russia's provocations against the Baltic states

Russia's recent provocations on the EU and NATO borders in Estonia, Finland and Lithuania, such as the dismantling of Estonian border buoys, are part of its typical hybrid tactics of intimidation and bullying, and NATO must act decisively to protect these countries from Russian threats.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 02:34 PM • 31394 views
British intelligence predicts further arrests in the Russian Defense Ministry

Following the resignation of Sergei Shoigu as defense minister, several high-ranking Russian military officials, including the deputy chief of the Russian general staff, were arrested on suspicion of corruption, indicating that corruption in the Russian defense establishment is deeply entrenched.

News of the World • May 25, 01:10 PM • 25463 views
More than 2000 children are considered missing due to Russia's war against Ukraine - Ombudsman

2,021 children are reported missing as a result of Russia's war against Ukraine, the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights said on the International Day of Missing Children.

Society • May 25, 12:55 PM • 22771 views
In one of the capital's schools, people were not allowed to go into shelters during the air raid. The Ministry of Strategy and Industry responded

During an air raid in Kyiv, people were unable to hide in one of the capital's schools in the Obolon district, forcing the Ministry of Strategic Industries of Ukraine to hold a preventive conversation with the person responsible for the shelter.

Society • May 25, 12:38 PM • 20920 views
Enemy is most active in the Pokrovsk sector, 44 combat engagements already took place in the frontline - General Staff

Russian troops have intensified attacks in the Pokrovsk sector, with the number of combat engagements more than tripling, while Ukrainian troops are bravely holding off the Russian onslaught, according to the latest report from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 12:14 PM • 27609 views
A mass clash took place in Odesa in the evening: police and TCR have already responded, the latter denying the involvement of their representatives

The TCR and police responded to the mass clash in Odesa. The recruitment center denies that their representatives were involved.

Society • May 25, 11:53 AM • 34789 views
Armenian PM's helicopter made an emergency landing

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's helicopter made an emergency landing at Vanadzor stadium due to bad weather conditions as it headed to Tashir.

News of the World • May 25, 11:36 AM • 33655 views
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Despite spring and the end of the flu season, severe cases of influenza requiring hospitalization in children continue to be registered in Ukraine.

COVID-19 • May 25, 11:31 AM • 155223 views
Lithuania deported a Russian because of a threat to state security

A Russian citizen was deported from Lithuania on May 24 for endangering state security.

News of the World • May 25, 11:25 AM • 31956 views
The World Bank is ready to manage the G7 loan fund for Ukraine using Russian assets

World Bank President Ajay Banga expressed his readiness to manage a G7 loan fund for Ukraine secured by frozen Russian assets for non-military purposes, using the World Bank's experience in managing similar donor funds.

Economy • May 25, 10:58 AM • 72009 views
Operational situation in the Sumy and Chernihiv sectors remains tense but fully under control - Mysnyk

The operational situation remains tense, but fully controlled by the Defense Forces in the Sumy and Chernihiv sectors, with the enemy actively using sabotage and reconnaissance groups.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 10:50 AM • 61742 views
Russian army shells the border of Chernihiv region with artillery and mortars: 38 explosions

Russian troops attacked the border of Chernihiv region with various types of weapons, 38 explosions were recorded.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 10:25 AM • 110078 views
Budanov predicts dominance of unmanned vessels over conventional warships

The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine believes that over time, unmanned vessels are likely to dominate conventional warships, especially in closed waters such as the Black and Mediterranean Seas.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 10:17 AM • 53769 views
Biden administration worried about Russia-DPRK alliance, preparing for potential “October surprise” in elections - media

The Biden administration fears that the growing Russian-North Korean military alliance could significantly expand Pyongyang's nuclear capabilities and increase tensions in the Asia-Pacific region.

News of the World • May 25, 10:07 AM • 50958 views
Americans promised Russians to hit all their positions in Ukraine if they explode a nuke - Sikorski

Poland's Foreign Minister expressed skepticism about Russia's nuclear threats, citing warnings from the United States, China and India.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 09:39 AM • 110093 views
Pletenchuk: more and more, the enemy is realizing that Crimea is not the place to keep their ships

Russian occupants are increasingly realizing that Crimea is not a safe place to keep their ships, a spokesman for the Southern Defense Forces said.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 08:58 AM • 23692 views
General Staff: 21 combat engagements so far, one continues near Vovchansk, situation is tense in the Kupyansk sector

Twenty-one combat engagements took place in the frontline today, with another combat engagement in the Kharkiv sector near Vovchansk and another in the Kupyansk sector. In the Siversky sector, Ukrainian troops succeeded in some areas.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 08:42 AM • 26103 views
Situation in the south remains stable, marines have success in the Prydniprovskyi sector - Pletenchuk

Ukrainian troops successfully repelled numerous Russian attacks on the Prydniprovskyi and Orikhivskyi directions, inflicting losses on the enemy.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 08:18 AM • 20192 views
Power outages are possible in Ukraine during evening peak hours - Ministry of Energy

Today, Ukraine may experience power outages during evening peak hours due to the application of hourly outage schedules from 20:00 to 22:00, the Ministry of Energy reports.

Society • May 25, 07:29 AM • 28669 views
Russian army attacked Sumy region with artillery and drones during the night: 7 explosions recorded

Russians shelled the border areas and settlements in the Sumy region of Ukraine with artillery and drones, causing numerous explosions in the Yunakivska, Bilopilska and Krasnopilska communities.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 07:07 AM • 17986 views
Zelensky noted the work of the State Special Communications Service to protect against cyberattacks and ensure reliability of communication during the war

President Zelenskyy thanked the employees of the State Service for Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine for their professionalism and dedication to ensuring reliable communications and cybersecurity in the context of the ongoing war.

Politics • May 25, 06:59 AM • 19306 views