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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 Russian military drone was discovered off the coast of Poland

Near Jarosławiec, the military retrieved a drone from the Baltic Sea. A preliminary examination confirmed its military purpose and Russian origin.

News of the World • September 14, 12:54 PM • 4912 views
A calculated escalation by Putin to sow fear in Europe — Pistorius on the attack on a train near the Polish border

Germany’s defense minister called the Russian drone strike on a train near the Polish border an attempt to sow fear in Europe. He called for not giving in to provocations.

War in Ukraine • September 14, 12:19 PM • 10352 views
During attacks, crossing operations are suspended — Demchenko spoke about security measures at border crossing points

Demchenko said that during attacks, the operation of border crossing points is suspended and people are dispersed. Resumption may take anywhere from hours to days.

Society • September 14, 11:30 AM • 4814 views
The EU failed to agree on extending sanctions against russia one day before they expire

EU ambassadors failed to agree to extend the freezing of the assets of around 3,000 individuals and companies from russia. Slovakia is demanding that Usmanov and Fridman be excluded.

Politics • September 14, 10:28 AM • 6737 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces Tank Troops Day: the history of the holiday PhotoVideo

On September 14, Ukraine celebrates Tank Troops Day, established in 2023 instead of Tanker’s Day. Tanks remain important in the war of drones, and the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ fleet has been reinforced with Western-made vehicles.

Society • September 14, 10:12 AM • 102187 views
The EU plans to tighten migration policy following the crisis in Ceuta

The European Commission is considering restricting the right to asylum, expanding Frontex’s powers, and funding migrant return centers.

Politics • September 14, 08:05 AM • 8228 views
The Russian strike near Yahodyn may have been aimed at European officials - ISW

ISW analysts believe that the Russian drone near Yahodyn was aimed at a train carrying European officials. The drone damaged a passenger train and infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • September 14, 04:15 AM • 9060 views
Russia already poses a threat to all of Europe – Estonia's Foreign Minister

Margus Tsahkna called support for Ukraine an investment in Europe's security. He called for strengthening air defense, military assistance and sanctions against the Russian Federation.

War in Ukraine • September 14, 12:30 AM • 11977 views
Tusk warned of an intensification of Russia’s attacks and the risk of escalation in Poland

Donald Tusk expects Russia’s actions to intensify in the coming weeks and months. He did not rule out the escalation spreading to Polish territory.

War in Ukraine • September 13, 10:29 PM • 6682 views
Poland will not block the opening of negotiation clusters on Ukraine’s accession to the EU — Sikorski

Radosław Sikorski said that Poland would not block the opening of negotiation clusters for Ukraine’s accession to the EU. However, according to him, the negotiations will be difficult and lengthy.

Politics • September 13, 06:22 PM • 9066 views
Sikorski called for doubling support for Ukraine after Russian attacks near the border with Poland

Russian drones struck the Kyiv–Warsaw locomotive and attacked a gas station in Volyn near the border with Poland. Sikorski called this an escalation.

War in Ukraine • September 13, 05:47 PM • 8263 views
"The Russian drone may have targeted a diplomatic train" — Ukrainian Railways revealed all the details of the attack on the locomotive in Yahodyn

A Russian drone struck a locomotive near Yahodyn after the passengers had been evacuated. European officials, including Boris Johnson and David Petraeus, had been at the station some time before the attack.

War in Ukraine • September 13, 04:16 PM • 8366 views
Sybiga stated that Ukraine is interested in a drone agreement with Poland

Andrii Sybiha stated that Ukraine is interested in a Drone Deal with Poland. Kyiv is ready to share combat experience and develop joint production.

War in Ukraine • September 13, 03:36 PM • 5508 views
"Putin's terror is knocking on the doors of the EU and NATO" — Sybiha called for stronger sanctions after the strike on the railway near the border with Poland

Russia struck the area of the Yahodyn–Dorohusk border crossing. Sybiha called for new sanctions and restrictions on the production of missiles and drones.

War in Ukraine • September 13, 03:12 PM • 4748 views
Ukrzaliznytsia warned of train delays due to attacks on the railway

Due to systematic attacks by the Russian Federation, the railway is changing routes and evacuating passengers. Delays have occurred on routes to Warsaw, Dnipro, and Zaporizhzhia.

Society • September 13, 11:03 AM • 5526 views
Russians struck a passenger train near the border with Poland Video

Russia struck the locomotive of a passenger train in Volyn, 2 km from the border with Poland. No one was injured.

Society • September 13, 09:20 AM • 12433 views
Russian UAVs struck a gas station near the Yahodyn checkpointVideo

Russian drones attacked a gas station near the border with Poland, causing a large-scale fire. Trucks also caught fire; there are no reports of casualties.

War in Ukraine • September 13, 06:08 AM • 11126 views
In Germany, one of the suspects in the sabotage at Leipzig Airport was linked to the GRU of the Russian Federation

German investigators suspect Russian and Belarusian citizens of attempting to blow up a Ukrainian aircraft with a drone. One of them may be linked to the GRU

Society • September 12, 02:33 PM • 33575 views
"Ukraine's largest export to Europe is time" — Fire Point CEO

According to Iryna Terekh, European companies should use this time to strengthen their defense capabilities.

War in Ukraine • September 12, 08:20 AM • 11883 views
More than half of Ukrainian refugees in Poland plan to return home — survey

51% of Ukrainians in Poland intend to return, 43% of them after the end of the war. The main condition for returning is safety and stability.

Society • September 11, 08:59 PM • 19566 views
Scandalous Polish politician destroyed a monument to Ukrainians — Kyiv's reaction was swiftVideo

The leader of the "Confederation of the Polish Crown" party, Grzegorz Braun, destroyed a monument to Ukrainians who died in the village of Białystok. Ukraine called on Poland to provide a legal assessment of the incident and restore the grave.

Politics • September 11, 12:00 PM • 14410 views
Russia is investing significant resources in information and psychological operations to make Ukraine and Poland perceive each other as enemies — Fire Point CEO

Iryna Terekh noted that Fire Point regularly monitors media attacks and in approximately 90% of cases traces their origin to Russia.

War in Ukraine • September 11, 11:51 AM • 20068 views
"Good afternoon from Kyiv": Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has arrived in UkrainePhoto

Radosław Sikorski arrived in Kyiv on September 11. He reported this by publishing a photo from the capital's main railway station of Ukraine.

Politics • September 11, 06:56 AM • 17307 views
Tusk stated that the special services of Ukraine and Poland had prevented a threat at one of the border crossings

Poland prevented a threat at one of the crossings on the border with Ukraine, Donald Tusk said. He expects new Russian attacks on trade routes.

News of the World • September 10, 03:21 PM • 22779 views
Ukraine's partners in the Freyja anti-ballistic program are working on its implementation 24/7 — Fire Point CEO

The Freyja anti-ballistic system will have an open architecture and at least two versions of each critical subsystem.

War in Ukraine • September 10, 02:49 PM • 122517 views
The FP-7 ballistic missile from Fire Point will be ready for combat use within several weeks, the company's CEO saysPhoto

Another ballistic missile—the FP-9—is planned to be tested by the end of autumn.

War in Ukraine • September 10, 01:12 PM • 20790 views
Fire Point erases the concept of Russia’s “deep rear area”: an FP-1 struck a target in the Urals — the company’s CEO Iryna Terekh

According to Iryna Terekh, the development of long-range drones makes it possible to erase the concept of Russia’s “deep rear area. ”

War in Ukraine • September 10, 11:21 AM • 14464 views
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More than 30,000 Hasidic Jews have already arrived in Ukraine for the celebration of the Jewish New Year — the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine

More than 31,000 Hasidic Jews have already arrived in Ukraine, with the largest flow coming through Poland and Romania. More than 40,000 pilgrims are expected in total.

Society • September 10, 10:20 AM • 19418 views
In Poland, a nearly 5,000-year-old grave containing 2 human heads and a necklace made of 42 teeth was found

The burial dates to around 2900 BC. Two heads and a necklace made of 42 drilled teeth were found next to the man.

Culture • September 10, 02:05 AM • 6503 views
In Poland, they showed off their "Iron Dome on a shoestring" against Russian missiles and dronesPhoto

Poland is developing an air defense system with 32 missiles to intercept drones and cruise missiles at a range of up to 6 km. Testing is scheduled for 2027.

News of the World • September 10, 12:17 AM • 16475 views