Contracts for service in the Ukrainian Legion were signed in Lublin. Volunteers from different countries will undergo 45-day military training in Poland.
Ukrainian and EU officials have called on European theaters not to invite Russian artists who support the war. Instead, it is proposed to hire Ukrainian or European performers.
Poland отказалась from purchasing 32 multi-purpose S‑70i Black Hawk helicopters due to a change in priorities in the supply of weapons. Previously, the country had already canceled the agreement to purchase French Caracal.
The EU and Ukraine are negotiating a new agreement on import quotas for agricultural products. The quotas will be set between current levels and temporary exemptions granted after the Russian invasion.
The new Polish President, Karol Nawrocki, has stated his readiness to cooperate with Tusk only on issues beneficial to Poles. He also warned of possible resistance from the presidential palace.
Ukraine is preparing for changes in export policy due to the termination of EU preferences. It is planned to reduce the export of raw materials and increase domestic processing to increase profits.
The Russian Federation is actively buying up Soviet-made parts all over the world in order to prevent them from reaching Ukraine.
The restoration of the pre-war trade regime with the EU will lead to losses of Ukrainian exports of $800 million. However, these losses are not critical and can be compensated.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that Poland's decision regarding the Day of Remembrance of the victims of the OUN and UPA contradicts good neighborly relations. Ukraine calls for dialogue instead of political assessments.
The cost of Ukrainian agricultural exports increased by 37. 4% and reached $432.7 per ton. The largest importers were Turkey, the Netherlands, Poland, Italy, and Egypt.
The Polish Sejm has declared July 11 as a day of remembrance for the victims of the genocide committed by the OUN and UPA in the eastern territories of the Second Republic. It is noted that more than 100,000 Poles were killed between 1939 and 1946.
Estonia has decided to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention due to the threat from Russia. This decision will provide more flexibility in the choice of weapons to protect the country.
The head of the legal committee of the Aerospace Association of Ukraine emphasizes the risk of losing an industry that was one of the flagships.
Abandoned anti-aircraft installations, which were likely intended to be transferred to Ukraine, were found in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship of Poland. Polish authorities have launched an investigation into a private company that had a license to trade in weapons.
Ursula von der Leyen announced a proposal to extend EU protection for Ukrainians fleeing the war. Approximately 4.3 million Ukrainians reside in the EU, most of whom are in Poland, Germany, and the Czech Republic.
The European Union is developing a plan for the safe return of Ukrainians after the war, taking into account the interests of those who return and those who remain in the EU until March 2027.
From June 6, the EU will restore quotas on imports of Ukrainian agricultural products. Experts estimate Ukraine's possible losses from 1.5 to 3 billion euros.
Poland's President-elect Nawrocki responded to Zelenskyy's congratulations and expressed hope for continued cooperation between the countries, especially in the context of Russian aggression.
From Soviet legacy to NATO standards: Ukraine is looking for solutions to service equipment from all over the world.
The Speaker of the Parliament proposed to hold a vote of confidence in Tusk's government at an additional session in a week. This happened after the defeat of Tusk's political force candidate in the elections.
The period of mandatory health insurance for Ukrainians in Austria has ended, but the grace period will last until July 12. During this time, you need to find a way to get permanent insurance.
A draft law on the technical inspection of trucks transporting perishable products, which can be passed in Ukraine, has been developed in Ukraine. Currently, carriers are forced to undergo technical inspection abroad.
Ukrainian aviation is on the verge of survival due to the loss of access to Soviet-era components. Experts are calling for the import of such parts from third countries to be allowed.
Newly elected Polish President Karol Nawrocki has stated that the country must become influential on the international stage. He thanked voters for their support and promised to work for the security and well-being of Poland.
The Polish President emphasized the importance of strengthening NATO through increased defense spending and closer cooperation with the United States, as well as supporting Ukraine in its integration into European structures.
International consulting company Colliers believes that the election of Karol Nawrocki as President of Poland will not change the country's economic growth forecasts, but the cost of his promises will affect investment attractiveness.
The Presidents of Ukraine and Poland discussed bilateral relations, diplomatic work and the importance of pressure on Russia. Duda assured of support for Ukraine's membership in the EU and NATO.
Rotations are expected in the Polish government after the presidential elections, in particular, the ministers of justice, health care and infrastructure will be replaced. Adam Bodnar may lose his position in the near future.
Russian special services may use the tactic of recruiting teenagers for sabotage in Lithuania, as was the case in Ukraine. Teenagers are vulnerable, and scouts promise easy money.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Karol Navrotskyi on his victory in the presidential elections in Poland. He expressed hope for fruitful cooperation between Ukraine and Poland.