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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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Solsky: Poland and France's attempts to restrict Ukraine's imports may "prolong the war"

Ukraine's Minister of Agrarian Policy warns that attempts by France and Poland to restrict imports of Ukrainian agricultural products could prolong the war, reducing Ukraine's revenues.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 01:48 PM • 29069 views
After the attacks by Russia Ukraine today plans to import a record amount of electricity this year

Ukraine plans to import a record amount of electricity, while no exports are planned, as the power system is stable and no shortages are expected despite Russian attacks.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 01:39 PM • 53915 views
F-16s are ready in case of threat: Poland responds to Russian missile flight and Russian ambassador's demarche

Poland has reacted to the fact that a Russian missile violated Polish airspace. The country warns that F-16 fighters and Poland's missile defense systems are on alert in case of further threats, and also criticized the Russian ambassador's refusal to explain the "missile" incident.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 12:55 PM • 30453 views
NATO considers shooting down russian missiles near the Alliance's borders - Polish Foreign Ministry

NATO is considering shooting down russian missiles flying toward its territory near the border with Ukraine with Kyiv's consent and taking into account international consequences, Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Andrzej Shejna said.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 09:20 AM • 23923 views
Poland and NATO discuss incident of airspace violation by Russian missile

A Russian cruise missile launched during the massive attack on Ukraine on March 24 violated Polish airspace for 39 seconds. Poland informed NATO of the incident. Sikorsky and Stoltenberg discussed strengthening airspace security.

Politics • March 26, 06:53 AM • 31139 views
A Russian X-101 missile probably flew into Polish airspace the day before - media

A Russian X-101 cruise missile violated Polish airspace for 39 seconds near the town of Ocerdow on March 24, forcing Poland to step up security measures and mobilize its air force.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 03:24 PM • 27377 views
Russian ambassador ignores summons to Polish Foreign Ministry over missile violation of airspace

A Russian cruise missile violated Polish airspace for 39 seconds, but the Russian ambassador did not appear at Poland's request to explain the incident.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 02:45 PM • 28767 views
Further discussion of the extension of trade liberalization for Ukraine in the EU expected on Wednesday - media

The Belgian presidency of the EU Council is working to find a compromise framework for renewing autonomous trade measures for Ukraine, with Italy proposing to extend the protection provisions until 2021 but exclude wheat, reducing the benefits for Ukraine from the original €2 billion to €1. 54 billion.

Economy • March 25, 01:53 PM • 30789 views
Two people were killed at a military training ground in Poland during exercises

Two people were killed in an accident during a TNT training exercise at a military training ground in Solarnia, Poland.

News of the World • March 25, 01:07 PM • 25650 views
Lithuanian Foreign Minister on Russian missile in Poland: We need a clear message that if NATO airspace is violated, the missile will be shot down

A Russian missile violated Polish airspace, and the Lithuanian foreign minister said that if this happens again, such missiles should be shot down by NATO.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 12:29 PM • 29329 views
Polish farmers suspend the blockade of the border with russia

Polish farmers in the Warmia and Mazury Voivodeship have suspended the blockade of the border with russia in Grzechotki due to the approaching Easter holidays.

Society • March 25, 04:44 AM • 35744 views
russia claims that Poland is sending 20,000 mercenaries with criminal records to Ukraine

russian sources spread disinformation that Poland plans to send 20,000 mercenaries with criminal records to Ukraine, which was denied by both Polish and Ukrainian officials as a baseless accusation aimed at destabilizing the region.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 09:09 PM • 100841 views
Poland explains why it did not shoot down a russian cruise missile

A russian cruise missile violated Polish airspace for 39 seconds near the village of Osierdów in Lublin Voivodeship, but the Polish military decided not to shoot it down because of the risk of debris falling on their territory.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 06:45 PM • 75256 views
Airspace violation by missile: russian ambassador summoned to Polish Foreign Ministry

a russian cruise missile violated Polish airspace for 39 seconds, forcing Poland to summon the russian ambassador and send a note of protest over the unacceptable incident.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 01:55 PM • 103390 views
Poland's defense ministry says under what conditions it could shoot down a russian missile

Polish pilots could have shot down a russian missile that violated Polish airspace if it had threatened the country's security, a Defense Ministry spokesman said.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 10:08 AM • 34330 views
Poland will demand that Russia explain why a russian missile violated Polish airspace

In the morning, the russian missile was in Polish airspace for 39 seconds, which is why the Polish Foreign Ministry will demand that russia explain the situation.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 09:27 AM • 73769 views
Blockade on the border with Poland: about 500 trucks in line at three checkpoints

About 500 trucks are queued up at three checkpoints on the Polish-Ukrainian border due to the blockade of Polish farmers, while no crossing from Ukraine to Poland is possible at the Yagodyn and Rava-Ruska checkpoints.

Economy • March 24, 07:38 AM • 94918 views
Polish Air Force takes F-16 fighters into the air

Poland has scrambled F-16 fighter jets in response to the uncertain situation, according to the Polish Air Force.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 03:35 AM • 76076 views
Due to the Russian attack, part of the mines in Donetsk and Dnipropetrovs'k regions is without power: more than 1000 miners are underground

More than 1,000 miners have been trapped underground in Donetsk and Dnipropetrovs'k regions after Russian attacks damaged energy facilities, causing widespread power outages in many parts of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 09:19 AM • 57225 views
Large-scale attack of the Russian Federation: dozens of power system facilities damaged, emergency blackouts in 7 regions - Ukrenergo

Dozens of Ukrainian power system facilities were damaged as a result of a large-scale Russian attack, leading to emergency power outages in 7 regions.

Society • March 22, 09:01 AM • 47265 views
The European Commission is preparing to impose tariffs on Russian grain

The European Commission is preparing to impose tariffs on grain products from Belarus and Russia to prevent Russian grain from destabilizing the European market, stop Russia from profiting from exports to the EU, and ensure that illegally exported stolen Ukrainian grain does not enter the EU market.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 11:25 PM • 34151 views
Truck traffic at Ustyluh-Zosin checkpoint unblocked - border guards

Truck traffic at the Ustyluh-Zosin checkpoint on the Ukraine-Poland border has been unblocked after Polish farmers ended their nationwide protest.

Economy • March 21, 07:57 PM • 29182 views
Ukraine must restore its territorial integrity: Visegrad Foreign Ministers make statement

The Visegrad foreign ministers agreed that Ukraine should restore its territorial integrity after Russian aggression, although Hungary and Slovakia did not explicitly confirm their support for this statement.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 06:37 PM • 28295 views
Euro 2024 qualifiers: history of confrontations between Ukraine and Bosnia, Ukraine's performances at the Euro, bookmakers' favorite

In the semifinals of the Euro 2024 playoffs, Ukraine will play Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the winner will face Israel or Iceland for a ticket to the tournament.

Sports • March 21, 06:10 PM • 30221 views
Poland will provide logistical support to the Czech plan for the supply of ammunition to Ukraine - Sikorsky

Poland will make a material, technical and financial contribution to the Czech plan to increase the supply of ammunition to Ukraine from outside the European Union.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 01:31 PM • 25542 views
Five European countries have called on the European Commission to ban grain imports from Russia and Belarus

Five European countries-Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland and the Czech Republic - have called on the European Commission to ban grain imports from Russia and Belarus to prevent Russia from financing the war against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 01:06 PM • 27600 views
Polish and allied aircraft were grounded for several hours due to Russia's missile attack on Ukraine

The Polish Armed Forces observed intense Russian aviation activity related to air and missile strikes on Ukraine, which prompted security measures and the deployment of Polish and allied aircraft, which was later suspended due to the lowered threat level.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 10:30 AM • 29153 views
Passengers who were late to the station due to protests in Poland can use other flights - Ukrzaliznytsia

Ukrzaliznytsia will allow passengers who missed their train due to farmers' protests in Poland to take another train to Ukraine with existing tickets from Przemysl, Lublin, and Chełm.

Society • March 20, 04:36 PM • 22742 views
EU envoys fail to approve deal to extend trade liberalization for Ukraine, ask for more time - Politico

EU ambassadors failed to approve the extension of trade liberalization measures for Ukraine on the eve of the summit of the bloc's leaders, due to concerns of some countries about the impact on their agricultural markets, and will discuss the issue at their next meeting next week.

Economy • March 20, 01:38 PM • 27589 views
"In fact, there are no changes": Demchenko tells about the current situation on the Ukrainian-Polish border

Polish farmers continue to block about 850 trucks from entering Poland from Ukraine at five border crossings, with most of the trucks stuck at the Yagodyn checkpoint.

Society • March 20, 12:24 PM • 23344 views