Poland

Russian intelligence services organized a series of arson attacks in Europe, using parcels with incendiary devices disguised as ordinary goods.

Poland is allocating 3 billion zlotys for the construction of a plant to produce 150,000 shells per year. This is due to fears of a full-scale war and a shortage of capacity.

NATO fighters were scrambled twice to identify and escort Russian aircraft that violated flight rules. Il-20 and Su-24 were identified on April 14 and 18.

A queue of about 50 cars has formed in front of the "Ustyluh" checkpoint, waiting to leave Ukraine. Border guards recommend choosing a different direction.

The Philippines and the US have begun joint "Balikatan" exercises involving 17,000 troops amid tensions with China. For three weeks, they will practice a battle scenario near the South China Sea to deter Beijing.

British Air Force fighters took off from Poland twice in 48 hours to intercept Russian aircraft. Russian military planes were approaching NATO borders over the Baltic Sea and near Kaliningrad.

DPSU spokesman Andriy Demchenko reported that most attempts of illegal border crossing occur outside border crossing points, but no increase in their number is recorded. Most such attempts are at the borders with Romania and Moldova.

In Poland, a female officer became an F-16 aircraft pilot for the first time, having undergone training in the USA and serving at the 32nd Base. Another female pilot is currently undergoing training at the 31st Base.

Lithuania is modernising the Vilnius-Augustów road in the Suwałki Corridor for civilian and military needs. These works, planned to be completed by 2028, will improve logistics and mobility.

Andrzej Duda stated that Poland should seek protection from the Russian threat through French nuclear deterrence. He continues to call for access to American nuclear weapons.

There is a congestion of transport at the "Krakivets" checkpoint for entry and exit from Ukraine. Border guards advise choosing other checkpoints to avoid delays.

Amendments to the laws on the protection of the homeland and counteracting espionage, which prohibit photographing strategic locations, have entered into force in Poland. Violations are punishable by fines and arrest.

Romanian soldiers are conducting training exercises simulating combat in urban environments, using mock-ups of buildings in Bucharest. The aim of the exercises is to practice combat skills in a realistic environment.

In Poland, a criminal group, which included Ukrainians, is suspected of pimping and human trafficking. They operated from April 2023 to March 2025, and the detainees face up to 15 years in prison.

A briefing for diplomats on sanctions against Russia was held in the OP. The impact of restrictions, foreign components in weapons and the confiscation of Russian assets were discussed.

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.