Poland

Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski was not surprised by putin's accusation that Poland started World War II in a recent interview.

Ukraine is working to extend the economic and transport visa-free regime with the EU until June 2025.

Ukraine plans to propose to the IMF to expand sales of domestic bonds, raise taxes, and cut spending to secure IMF funds if US aid remains blocked.

Poland's agriculture minister said that a complete blockade of certain imports from Ukraine may be necessary and will propose import limits to the European Commission.

The EU is expected to impose new sanctions on Russian technology and military companies, including those supplying munitions from North Korea, as part of the 13th package of sanctions to mark the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Polish farmers began blocking three checkpoints on the border with Ukraine, obstructing traffic.

Luxembourg has extended temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until March 4, 2025, to allow them to continue working in the country without restrictions for another year.

Polish farmers blocked the road to the Medyka-Shehyni border crossing from the Polish side, stopping traffic in both directions, about 100 people and 50 vehicles in protest.

No electricity shortages have been reported in Ukraine's power grid. Three power units and a building of the TPP were taken out of operation for short-term repairs.

The protesting Polish farmers will not completely block the border traffic with Ukraine and will allow freight transportation.

Truck traffic at the border crossings with Poland and Hungary will be hampered by planned farmers' protests in those countries.

Polish farmers may partially block truck traffic at the Zosin-Ustyluh border crossing with Poland on Monday.

The United States has approved the sale of $1. 2 billion worth of air defense radar systems to Poland to help monitor its airspace and detect threats such as Russian missiles.

Chairman of the Munich Security Conference calls for greater European responsibility in security and cooperation.

Ukraine discussed with Poland the issue of preventing Polish carriers from resuming the blockade of the common border.

An early morning Russian missile attack caused blackouts in Kyiv and Kharkiv, damaging local power grids, while Ukraine's national grid remained stable and no power shortages were expected.

Poland's General Staff stated that they are using aviation to protect their airspace due to the intense activity of Russian long-range aviation related to its massive missile attack on Ukraine.

The Air Force warned that cruise missiles were spotted in western Ukraine near the Polish border.

A Lviv resident tried to smuggle more than 1000 packs of cigarettes into Poland, hidden in the structural cavities of a semi-trailer, but was detained by Ukrainian customs officers at the Shehyni-Medica checkpoint.

The head of the Odesa Regional State Administration met with officials from Odesa, Missouri, to discuss continued humanitarian aid and cooperation between the Ukrainian and American cities that share the same name.

Polish checkpoints on the border with Ukraine have been unblocked after the protests, but are not yet operating at full capacity.

A spokesperson for the Stockholm Prosecutor's Office said that tomorrow a statement will be made regarding the investigation into the explosions on the Nord Stream pipelines in September 2022. It is possible that the prosecutor's office will announce the suspension of the investigation and the transfer of materials to German police.

From now on, Ukrainians can receive their driving licenses with international delivery to five more European countries: Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, Belgium and Switzerland.

European aluminum producers call on the EU to impose an embargo on russian aluminum imports as part of the 13th package of sanctions against russia.

Russians shelled one of Ukrenergo's substations in eastern Ukraine, damaging equipment. At the same time, the company emphasizes that no shortage of electricity is expected.

Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Fedorov discussed ongoing digital cooperation with his Polish counterpart, noting Poland's key support for Ukraine's digital infrastructure in the wake of Russia's invasion.

The Vice Minister of Agriculture of Poland promised to severely punish farmers who violate the ban on imports of Ukrainian agricultural products.

Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party and its allies boycotted an extraordinary session of the Hungarian parliament, which was to vote on the ratification of Sweden's application for NATO membership, making the vote impossible.

Poland wants to introduce VAT on oil and limit sugar imports from Ukraine to support Polish producers.

The air force spokesperson believes that Poland should respond to potential unplanned hostile military activity in the region, and therefore issued a navigational warning to civilian airspace users about possible activation of its military aviation along the border with russia and belarus.