In Poland, politicians express distrust of Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump's special envoy, regarding his competence in negotiations with Russia. Minister Przydacz believes that Witkoff, being a real estate businessman, does not realize the specifics of the Kremlin's harsh methods.
Russian citizen Mykhailo Myrhorodskyi created a criminal group for espionage and sabotage, which planned to derail a train. The prosecutor's office has brought five charges against him, and an international search warrant has been issued.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski announced a possible reset of US-Russian relations. He believes that Polish President Karol Nawrocki, who has good relations with Donald Trump, should intervene in the situation.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki stated that there can be no agreements with Russia, as Moscow acts on the basis of lies. He emphasized that historical events confirm the immutability of this position.
Canada has finally decided to join the EU's "Security for Europe" program with a contribution of €150 billion. This is the first time a third country will officially participate in the bloc's flagship joint procurement initiative.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed support for close relations with Poland, emphasizing European unity and a common stand against threats from Russia. Deeper cooperation in defense was discussed, including the protection of NATO's eastern flank and plans to sign a new defense agreement in 2026.
He emphasized the importance of progress in developing security guarantees and a long-term foundation for the stability of Ukraine and Europe.
The Polish prosecutor has requested a European arrest warrant for Yevhen Ivanov and Oleksandr Kononov, citizens of Ukraine. They are suspected of sabotage against railway infrastructure, which included damaging tracks and the contact line.
Mazda has unveiled an updated CX-5 crossover featuring a next-generation electronic and electrical architecture and an enhanced interface. The car comes with integrated Google services and will arrive at European dealerships in December 2025.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha commented on the decision of Polish President Karol Nawrocki not to meet with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Sybiha called the decision "really good" and one that demonstrates Poland's principled stance and solidarity.
A court in Lviv region fined a border guard 17,000 UAH for improper performance of duty at the Shehyni checkpoint. The man left his post to use the toilet, which allowed a Ukrainian citizen to illegally cross the border into Poland.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki limited his trip to Hungary, refusing to meet with Prime Minister Viktor Orban. This decision was made due to Orban's visit to Moscow, which caused concern in Warsaw.
European stock markets are showing significant growth, with half of the world's top 20 markets being European. Investors are increasing their investments in Europe amid lower inflation and anticipated corporate earnings growth.
A Russian citizen suspected of hacking the IT systems of several Polish companies has been arrested in Poland. Poland records up to 4,000 cyberattacks daily, most of which are linked to pro-Russian groups.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk reminded NATO member states on social media platform X that the Alliance was created to protect the West from Russian aggression, and its foundation is solidarity. He expressed hope that these principles remain unchanged.
A new analysis of two decades of satellite data has revealed the depletion of freshwater reserves in Southern and Central Europe. Scientists note that this is a consequence of climate change and an "alarming signal" for politicians.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Oleksandr Mishchenko stated that Russia strategically perceives the alliance between Ukraine and Poland as a threat. A significant part of the negative media coverage may be the result of deliberate actions by Russia, which is trying to weaken Polish-Ukrainian unity.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that after the war, Ukraine would become a buffer state between the West and Russia, as it was before the war.
On November 29, Poland activated military aviation and put ground-based air defense systems on alert in response to Russian strikes on Ukraine. These actions are preventive in nature to ensure the security of its airspace.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the dismissal of the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine a political crisis. This happened against the backdrop of Orban's visit to Putin and the chaos in the negotiations on the Witkoff plan.
A German court has issued an arrest warrant for a 49-year-old Ukrainian in connection with the Nord Stream pipeline explosions. Kuznetsov himself denies his involvement.
The sanctions coalition imposed restrictions on over 500 entities in Russia's energy sector, including oil tankers and financial institutions. This led to a decrease in the price of Russian oil and a reduction in its exports, forecasting significant losses for the Russian budget.
US President Donald Trump will host the G20 at his golf resort in Miami next year, personally determining the guest list. He will not invite South Africa, which chairs the G20 this year and has incurred his wrath.
Ukrzaliznytsia announced new international railway routes. For the first time, sleeping cars will run from Uzhhorod to Vienna, and Berehove will get a direct connection to Budapest. It will be possible to reach Germany with one transfer.
Russia will close Poland's Consulate General in Irkutsk after December 30, 2025. This decision is a response to Poland's withdrawal of consent for the functioning of Russia's Consulate General in Gdańsk from December 23, 2025.
European countries are considering joint offensive cyber operations and surprise military exercises in response to Russia's hybrid attacks. This comes amid an unprecedented number of sabotage acts and attempted attacks linked to Moscow.
Russian propaganda is spreading disinformation that European countries are being attacked by "Ukrainian drones," not Russian ones. The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council calls the goal of such actions by the Russian Federation to discredit Ukraine and an attempt to influence public opinion in European countries in order to spoil Kyiv's relations with its allies.
The presentation of the book by Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Radosław Sikorski, in Krakow was disrupted by pro-Palestinian activists. The politician was forced to leave the event accompanied by security guards, and one of the activists attempted to attack him.
Poland has chosen the Swedish company Saab to supply three A26 submarines under the "Orka" program, worth 2. 3 billion euros. The first vessel is expected in 2030, which will strengthen the country's security in the Baltic Sea.
Poland is changing the rules for obtaining a residence permit for Ukrainians with PESEL UKR: from 2026, they will be able to apply for CUKR, which grants the right to a three-year stay. Document submission will be fully electronic through the Case Management Module (MOS) portal.
