Poland

The EU will not extend Ukraine's free access to the market, seeking to agree on broader trade liberalization by June 5. They are working on a "legal bridge" if an agreement is not reached in time.

Polish police have arrested 18 people, mostly Ukrainians, on suspicion of organizing sex slavery and human trafficking. The criminals gave women cocaine and operated in major Polish cities.

Polish President Andrzej Duda said that Naryshkin's threats are propaganda. NATO is a defensive alliance that responds to aggression, not attacks first, he stressed.

In Krakow, a 24-year-old Ukrainian, driving a bus, crashed into a pole and other cars. 19 people were injured, four in serious condition. The driver faces up to 10 years in prison.

The Russian Ministry of Justice has added Elton John's foundations to the register of undesirable organizations. Because in relation to them, the Russian Federation sees not only support for AIDS prevention, but also "propaganda of non-traditional relations."

Russian intelligence threatens the Baltic countries and Poland with consequences in the event of "NATO aggression" against the allied state.

Prime Minister Tusk stated that Poland will support the reconstruction of Ukraine. The terminal in Sławków will be key, but the country's economic strategy will focus on protecting the interests of Polish business.

Orbán's advisor stated that Ukraine's accession to the EU would absorb resources and weaken Hungary's position. Support would cost $100 billion a year, and for Hungary, this could become a burden of 20 trillion forints.

Péter Szijjártó stated that the EU is considering sending military advisors to Ukraine and allocating 40 billion euros for weapons. Hungary opposes these initiatives and a new package of sanctions against Russia.

Radosław Sikorski stated that Hungary is preventing the allocation of funds to Ukraine from the European Peace Fund and is blocking negotiations on joining the EU, including the 17th package of sanctions.

Former Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak stated that Angela Merkel and Olaf Scholz are to blame for the Russian Federation's war against Ukraine.

The President of Ukraine strongly condemned the Russian strike on Sumy, which killed 34 people and injured 117. The ballistic missile strike hit the city center on Palm Sunday.

The Government of Ukraine has approved the procedure for using UAH 128 million for the development of railway infrastructure within the framework of cooperation with the European Union. The funds will be used to implement projects with the support of EU funds.

Polish President Andrzej Duda believes that only Donald Trump has a chance to force Russia to stop the war. He also hopes to create a large US military base in Poland.

The women's tennis team of Ukraine has reached the final stage of the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time in history. In September, the Ukrainian team will be waiting for the World Final in China.

Disinformation about the elections in Poland is spreading in the English-speaking segment. The NASK disinformation analysis center is monitoring the situation and urges people to check sources.

Rachel Reeves stated the need for closer cooperation with the EU due to Trump's rhetoric. Britain seeks access to the EU defense fund and participation of companies in the bloc's armament.

Traffic is limited due to the reconstruction of the checkpoint and repair works, which will last until the first half of May 2025. It is recommended to choose other checkpoints.

Swedish Defense Minister Paul Jonson announced plans to purchase Polish-made WB Group drones for Ukraine. Ukraine is already using Warmate and FlyEye UAVs.

Trump's decision to suspend tariff increases was positively received in Europe and Asia. Uncertainty remains, keeping the world on edge, but there is hope for economic prudence.

A veteran from Prykarpattia opened a massage room for the rehabilitation of fellow soldiers.

David Lammy calls on the EU to speed up the accession of the Balkan countries to counter the influence of the Russian Federation. The Kremlin is trying to use tensions to destabilize the region.

The European Union is likely to terminate the anti-crisis measures for the Ukrainian economy on June 5. The reason was the protests of farmers and governments of a number of EU countries due to the influx of cheap Ukrainian products.

Donetsk "Shakhtar" announced the signing of the cat Stepan, who will play under number 7. Together with the club, the cat started fundraising for M113 for the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade.

Ukraine expects the extension of the agreement with the EU on freight transport by road until the end of 2025. Thanks to the agreement, Ukrainian carriers will not need additional permits.

The European Union calls on the United States to coordinate plans to reduce troops in Europe in order not to weaken NATO's defense. The decision to withdraw troops could undermine efforts to deter Russian aggression.

The US has not yet made a decision on the withdrawal of up to 10,000 troops from Eastern Europe. Polish leaders assure that it is only about the redeployment of American units.

In the first quarter of 2025, the deficit in Ukraine's foreign trade in goods increased by 43%, reaching $8. 6 billion. The trade turnover amounted to $28.4 billion, imports – $18.5 billion, exports – $9.9 billion.

In 2024, Ukraine spent $62,500 on lobbying in the US, which is six times less than in 2023. Russia spends 7.4 times more on lobbying in the US than Ukraine.

In Ternopil, an inspector of the Educational Security Service discovered a polyethylene bag with a powdery substance similar to a psychotropic substance in a 15-year-old schoolgirl. A criminal proceeding has been initiated on this fact.