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Lithuania, Poland, Latvia and Estonia have announced their withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention due to threats from Russia and Belarus. This should provide more opportunities to defend NATO's eastern flank.

Ukraine and seven other countries have filed a complaint with the UN over satellite communication disruptions suspected to be caused by Russia. The disruptions are affecting television, aviation, and shipping.

The Latvian State Border Guard has initiated the partial closure of checkpoints on the borders with Belarus and Russia due to the increased flow of migrants. The restrictions may last up to six months.

Radosław Sikorski called on the Polish opposition to influence Hungary to unblock negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU. He expressed concern about the cooperation of Hungarians with centers that weaken the EU.

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, more than 35,000 Ukrainians have received refugee status in Turkey. This was reported by the Ministry of National Unity of Ukraine.

The Lithuanian prosecutor's office stated that Russian special services are behind the arson attacks in Vilnius and Warsaw. Underage Ukrainian citizens, who were recruited for money, are involved in the crimes.

Italy is among the top five countries shaping the "decline" of the rule of law in Europe. The impact of government decisions in Slovakia and Croatia is also a cause for concern, and Romania, France and Germany are not immune to problems in the context of the “democratic recession”.

Marriage significantly increases the risk of obesity in men, but not in women, as studies have shown. The risk of being overweight increases with age, especially among women.

Ruslan Kravchenko emphasized the need to bring the fuel market out of the shadows. In the first two months of 2025, 59 licenses were cancelled and UAH 11 million in sanctions were imposed.

Andrzej Duda stated that he does not consider Trump pro-Russian on the issue of Ukraine, urging to give him a chance to stop the war. He also criticized Sikorski for interfering in the Starlink topic on Twitter.

The President of Poland called on the United States to deploy nuclear weapons on the country's territory. He believes this is necessary to deter Russian aggression and strengthen NATO's eastern flank.

The British Defense Secretary stated that European countries will accelerate the creation of a coalition to provide security guarantees to Ukraine. Great Britain and France are leading the planning work.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk expressed hope that Turkey will contribute to the peace process in Ukraine. He noted that Ankara's role could be decisive in ensuring stability in the region.

After the meeting in Saudi Arabia, the United States resumed intelligence sharing with Ukraine and arms supplies. Artillery shells, anti-tank weapons and HIMARS ammunition are being sent to Ukraine again.

The President of Turkey called the news of the ceasefire in Ukraine positive, expressing hope for a constructive response from Moscow. Turkey offers a platform for peace talks.

Ukraine can import up to 4 billion cubic meters of gas from the United States through terminals in Germany, Greece, Lithuania and Poland. This will strengthen the partnership with Washington and deter Russian attacks.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that his country, together with Turkey, seeks to ensure lasting peace in Ukraine. Turkey can play a key role in guaranteeing stability.

Radosław Sikorski announced the resumption of arms supplies through Jasionka to the previous level. He also announced new proposals to end Russian aggression.

Sejm deputy Paweł Zalewski confirmed the resumption of American arms supplies from POLLOGHAB in Jasionka to Ukraine. Previously, the head of the Polish defense ministry reported on readiness.

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at UAH 41. 41/USD. In exchange offices, the dollar is trading at the rate of UAH 41.45-41.60, and the euro at UAH 45.09-45.32.

Funds for the medevac for the Armed Forces of Ukraine were raised in less than a day and a half. The collection was initiated by Polish journalist Sławomir Sierakowski and American historian Timothy Snyder.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that Europe is ready to help achieve a fair and lasting peace. His statement followed negotiations between the USA and Ukraine in Jeddah.

At the checkpoint "Porubne", a 27-year-old man was detained who was posing as a serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The border guards discovered that all the documents he provided were forged.

In Poland, a 35-year-old Ukrainian woman was detained, sentenced in Kazakhstan to 12 years for organ trafficking. The woman was a member of an international criminal group that sold kidneys from 8 countries on the black market.

Poland plans to prepare 100,000 military reservists by 2027. The program will be available to all interested citizens aged 18 to 60.

The head of the State Tax Service, Ruslan Kravchenko, met with representatives of the EU to discuss the "Taxation" section regarding EU accession. The State Tax Service is preparing materials for the screening meeting on June 5-6 in Brussels and is working on adapting to European standards.

After the New Year holidays, passenger traffic at the border of Ukraine has stabilized at the level of 65-70 thousand people daily. 85% of travelers are citizens of Ukraine, and the largest flow is observed at the border with Poland.

As of January 2025, 4. 3 million Ukrainians have received temporary protection in EU countries. The most refugees were accepted by Germany (27.3%), Poland (23.2%), and the Czech Republic (9.2%).

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at 41. 2870 UAH/USD, which is 7 kopecks higher. The euro exchange rate is set at 44.77 UAH/euro.

The Polish authorities are developing a crisis guide with advice on survival in emergency situations. Every Polish family will receive the document for free by the end of 2025, and it will also be available in Ukrainian.