At the border with Poland, customs officers discovered 14,487 postage stamps with Nazi symbols hidden among clothes. The estimated value of the seized items is over 1.5 million hryvnias.
The head of the Bureau of International Policy at the President of Poland, Marcin Przydacz, stated that Poland expects reciprocity from Ukraine, especially in matters of historical and economic policy. He emphasized that there will be no return to thinking in terms of "a call to Warsaw asking for support."
Support for Ukraine in Poland has decreased from 95% in 2022 to 48%, accompanied by an increase in cases of discrimination against Ukrainians, against the backdrop of skeptical statements from official Warsaw representatives.
Over $5 billion in US arms exports to support NATO allies and Ukraine have been delayed due to the government shutdown. This affects deliveries of AMRAAM missiles, Aegis combat systems, and HIMARS to Denmark, Croatia, and Poland.
On November 7, the Polish Sejm did not support President Karol Nawrocki's bill on aid to Ukrainian refugees, as it duplicated an already adopted government version. The law adopted by the government extends the legal stay of Ukrainians until March 4, 2026, strengthening the requirements for financial assistance and social support.
Naftogaz and the Greek company ATLANTIC-SEE LNG TRADE S. A. signed a memorandum on regular supplies of American liquefied natural gas to Ukraine until 2050. Supplies will be carried out through Greek gas terminals and the Vertical Corridor.
Naftogaz Group and Polish company ORLEN have signed agreements for the supply of at least 300 million cubic meters of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the US. This will contribute to diversifying supply routes and strengthening Europe's energy security.
24-year-old Brahim Kaddour-Sherif, who was accidentally released from Wandsworth prison on October 29, was re-arrested on November 7 in London. The man was convicted of exhibitionism and attempted burglary.
Russia could launch a limited military attack on NATO territory at any moment, said German military politician Alexander Solfrank. He pointed to Russia's significant combat power, despite losses in the war against Ukraine.
The EU introduced a new entry-exit system (EES) on October 12, which involves collecting biometric data from non-EU citizens. Currently, all checkpoints on the border with Hungary and Poland are connected to the system, and no traffic complications have been observed.
Five countries agreed to strengthen cooperation in energy and reaffirmed their commitment to diversifying gas supplies to Europe. This will reduce dependence on Russian energy resources; opportunities to increase American LNG supplies were discussed.
Karol Nawrocki emphasized that supporting Ukraine does not relieve him of the duty to defend Warsaw's interests. He mentioned the lack of gratitude, unresolved exhumation issues, and the agricultural product crisis.
The Polish Ministry of National Defense is launching a pilot voluntary defense training program "wGotowości" on November 22. It will last five weeks and will cover approximately 400,000 citizens, including children and the elderly.
Former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen stated that Ukraine will face an "eternal war" if Europe does not increase pressure on Russia. He called for the deployment of European troops and the establishment of a missile and drone shield on NATO territory to protect Ukraine.
Due to unknown drones in the Belgian capital, the airport's operations were paralyzed, leading to a delay in the flight of Saxony-Anhalt Prime Minister Reiner Haseloff. He was supposed to discuss gaps in the anti-drone defense system with Germany's permanent representative to NATO.
Poland and Romania are deploying a new American Merops weapon system to defend against Russian drones, capable of detecting and approaching drones using artificial intelligence. This system, also deployed in Denmark, is designed to strengthen defenses on NATO's eastern flank after a series of drone incursions into the alliance's airspace.
Poland is negotiating with the United States on importing liquefied natural gas for further supply to Ukraine and Slovakia. The volume of supplies to Slovakia could reach 4-5 billion cubic meters per year, which corresponds to the country's annual consumption.
NATO Secretary General Rutte stated that the reduction in the number of US troops in Romania will not affect the Alliance's security. He emphasized that troop rotation is a common practice, and the defense capability of NATO's eastern flank remains unwavering.
The Kremlin has created a network of agents for hybrid warfare against Europe, involving marginalized individuals, often Russian-speaking men with criminal records. This was revealed by GLOBSEC and ICCT experts in a joint report presented to the European Parliament.
The Russians have once again begun to speculate on the possibility of international journalists traveling to the front, in particular, they are announcing permission to safely enter Pokrovsk.
EU countries have agreed to cut emissions by 90% by 2040 compared to 1990 levels, a compromise ahead of COP30. The agreement provides for flexibility, including the possibility of purchasing international carbon credits.
A Ukrainian citizen, suspected of involvement in the Nord Stream explosions, has declared a hunger strike in an Italian prison due to harsh detention conditions. Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets has taken personal control of the case and appealed to his Italian counterpart.
Actor Jesse Eisenberg admitted that he would donate one of his kidneys to a stranger. The star of "The Social Network" said live on NBC that this is a deliberate decision that should save a life in six weeks.
Serhiy Rebrov named the squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against France and Iceland. Yevhen Volynets and Arseniy Batagov were included for the first time, and Oleksandr Karavaev returned.
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said that Russia would not attack any other European country, as NATO is the strongest army in the world. At the same time, he noted that Russia is engaged in provocations against EU countries using drones.
Investigative actions are being carried out in one of Energoatom's branches. It is currently unknown whether the searches are related to the case of the embezzlement of UAH 100 million during the construction of a nuclear fuel storage facility.
The former head of a private company was declared internationally wanted in November 2023. In April 2025, he was detained in Germany and subsequently extradited to Ukraine.
Poland plans to start creating a national anti-drone system to plug gaps in the country's defense.
The General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces reports an increase in Russian psychological operations against Ukraine on Polish territory. The goal is to sow fear and create the impression of a "danger" of Ukrainians staying in Poland.
Following Ukraine's permission for men aged 18-22 to travel abroad, Switzerland has recorded a significant increase in applications for temporary protection type S from this age group. Since the end of August, the number of such applications has risen from 3 to 185 by mid-October, accounting for a third of all new applications.
