Ukraine expects the first gas supplies via the Greek route in January 2026, which is more expensive than the Polish LNG terminal. This route, although flexible, requires cooperation with five operators.
Poland scrambled allied fighter jets and an early warning radar aircraft in response to Russian missile strikes on the western regions of Ukraine. Poland's ground-based air defense and radar detection systems have been brought to maximum readiness to ensure airspace security.
50 citizens of Ukraine, deported from the USA, returned to the country through the Shehyni checkpoint. The SBGS is investigating the circumstances of the forced expulsion of these individuals.
Italian Defense Minister Crosetto has proposed creating a civilian-military unit of up to 5,000 people to combat hybrid warfare. This initiative aims to protect critical sectors and counter disinformation.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that two Ukrainian citizens, who had long cooperated with Russian special services, committed acts of sabotage on the railway. The incidents occurred on the route from Warsaw East to Lublin, where tracks and the traction network were damaged.
The Prime Minister of Poland held a secret meeting regarding sabotage on railway tracks. Jacek Dobrzynski, spokesman for the Polish Minister-Coordinator of Special Services, stated that Russian special services are most likely responsible for the sabotage. The incidents occurred on the route from Warsaw East to Lublin, damaging tracks and the traction network.
Polish Infrastructure Minister Dariusz Klimczak announced the restoration of railway traffic after the sabotage. The repair of damaged tracks and overhead lines has been completed, and trains are running on schedule.
The first chartering of a tanker for gas supply to Ukraine by sea from the USA is reported. Approximately 100 million cubic meters of natural gas were delivered to the LNG terminal in Klaipeda, Lithuania.
According to Kukuła, the enemy is creating a certain environment that should create conditions conducive to potential aggression on Polish territory.
Polish Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński reported two acts of sabotage on the railway, one of which involved the use of explosives. Numerous pieces of evidence have been collected that will allow for the quick identification of those responsible for these incidents.
The working group on exhumation between Ukraine and Poland held another meeting in Lviv. The head of the Ukrainian Institute of National Memory, Oleksandr Alfyorov, announced the publication of important results in mid-December.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha expressed solidarity with Poland after the act of sabotage on its railways. Ukraine is ready to assist in the investigation if requested, as this could be a hybrid attack by Russia.
The number of children and adolescents with mental disorders in Europe has increased by a third in the last 15 years, according to a WHO analysis. Every fourth girl aged 15-19 reports mental health problems.
Finnish troops have begun artillery exercises in Lapland, near the Russian border, involving heavy artillery. Polish troops are also participating.
EU Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius stated in Vilnius that Europe is not ready to detect and destroy Russian drones with economically effective means. He emphasized the need to include Ukraine in the common defense.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the damage to a section of the railway line on the Warsaw-Lublin route an act of sabotage. He arrived at the scene of the incident, which occurred on November 16.
Poland opened border crossings with Belarus in Kuźnica and Bobrowniki on November 17. The Kuźnica checkpoint had been closed for four years due to the migration crisis, and Bobrowniki for almost three years in response to the verdict against Andrzej Poczobut.
Poland, in cooperation with Finnish manufacturer ICEYE and Wojskowe Zakłady Łączności No 1, is launching its first SAR military satellite. The launch will take place from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on November 22 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
In Poland, a section of the track on the line leading to the Polish-Ukrainian border has been damaged. Prime Minister Tusk did not rule out sabotage, and the services are conducting an investigation.
Three foreigners were detained in Mohyliv-Podilskyi district while attempting to illegally transfer a Ukrainian conscript to Moldova. They demanded 8,000 US dollars for their "services."
The Ukrainian national football team has released its official squad list for the match against Iceland in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The list includes 23 players, among them Matviyenko and Malinovskyi, but Ocheretko and Sudakov are absent due to injuries.
On November 16, the Ukrainian national team will play the final match of the 2026 World Cup qualification in Poland against Iceland at 7:00 PM. Ukraine needs a victory to advance, while Iceland will be satisfied with a draw.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stated that Ukraine could join the EU in the early 2030s. For this to happen, the country must overcome corruption and adhere to all necessary procedures.
Polish President Nawrocki signed a law extending the legal status of Ukrainian refugees until March 2026, calling it the last time. He noted that the Ukrainian minority should be treated like other national minorities in Poland.
Germany will allocate 150 million euros for the purchase of American weapons for Ukraine within the framework of the PURL mechanism. This initiative provides for accelerated delivery of American weapons to Ukraine, financed by European partners.
On November 17, Poland will reopen two border crossings with Belarus: Bobrowniki-Berestovitsa and Kuźnica Białostocka-Bruzgi. This decision will support residents and businesses, particularly carriers, by allowing passenger traffic and limited truck movement.
The Trump administration is preparing to deport Ukrainians by issuing final orders for their return to their homeland. The first to be deported could be 41-year-old Roman Surovtsev, and in total, about 80 people are involved.
Five servicemen of the Volyn Border Detachment have been notified of suspicion of aiding illegal border crossing. They allowed over 120 men of conscription age to leave for Poland.
Szymon Hołownia officially signed his resignation letter, and his powers as Speaker of the Polish Sejm will end on November 18. This decision is part of the government's coalition agreement; a new Sejm Marshal will be elected later.
Latvia and Estonia are ready to show solidarity with Vilnius over Belarusian contraband balloons, said Lithuanian Prime Minister Ruginiene. Poland has already joined Lithuania, refusing to open its borders with Belarus.
