Ukrzaliznytsia announced new international railway routes. For the first time, sleeping cars will run from Uzhhorod to Vienna, and Berehove will get a direct connection to Budapest. It will be possible to reach Germany with one transfer.
The presentation of the book by Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Radosław Sikorski, in Krakow was disrupted by pro-Palestinian activists. The politician was forced to leave the event accompanied by security guards, and one of the activists attempted to attack him.
Polish Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski predicts an increase in Russian sabotage activities after the explosion on the railway route to Ukraine.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Warsaw, emphasizing the importance of supporting Ukraine. He expressed hope that Zelenskyy would accept his invitation.
Poland has sent a note to Belarus requesting the extradition of two Ukrainian citizens accused of sabotaging railways on behalf of Russia. These acts of terrorism are linked to incidents in the Mika and Golomb areas, where railway tracks were damaged.
Poland is launching a pilot defense program wReady for civilians, which will last until December 14. It is designed to increase readiness for crisis situations amid threats from Russia.
Poland is activating Operation "Horizon" involving 10,000 troops to protect the country's critical infrastructure. This decision was made after recent railway explosions and acts of sabotage.
A spokesman for the Polish special services announced the first arrests in the case of railway sabotage, which are being carried out by the ABW and the police. The investigation is ongoing, several people have been detained and are being questioned about their role in the terrorist attack.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk have agreed to establish a Ukrainian-Polish group to prevent sabotage by Russia. This decision follows discussions about acts of sabotage on Polish railways, organized via Telegram, which point to a Russian trail.
Poland is preparing a response to the railway explosion, which it considers an act of state terrorism. Foreign Minister Sikorski stated that a response would be provided in the coming days.
The Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs has withdrawn consent for the operation of the Russian consulate in Gdańsk. This decision was made in response to the railway sabotage, which is linked to the activities of Russian special services.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ukraine's national team defeated Iceland 2-0 in the final match of the European qualification group stage for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Goals were scored by Oleksandr Zubkov and Oleksiy Hutsulyak, securing second place for Ukraine in Group D.
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.
The Ukrainian national football team lost to France with a score of 4:0 in the penultimate round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Now Ukraine needs to defeat Iceland to continue fighting for a spot in the 2026 World Cup in the play-off matches.
The Trump administration has issued a directive allowing the denial of immigration visas to the US for overweight foreigners. Obesity is included in the list of diseases that can cause significant financial costs to the healthcare system.
November 11 is marked by numerous holidays, including Singles' Day, Polish Independence Day, International Energy Saving Day, and World Shopping Day. This day also commemorates those who died in World War I and animals that suffered in wars.
The Polish prosecutor's office is investigating attempts by the Belarusian KGB to recruit at least 10 employees of the National Anti-Crisis Management (NZA) in Poland. 15 recruitment attempts have been recorded, offering money and threatening relatives, punishable by 5 to 30 years in prison.
During the closing ceremony on November 9, the laureates of the anniversary tenth festival were announced.
The head of the Bureau of International Policy at the President of Poland, Marcin Przydacz, stated that Poland expects reciprocity from Ukraine, especially in matters of historical and economic policy. He emphasized that there will be no return to thinking in terms of "a call to Warsaw asking for support."
Support for Ukraine in Poland has decreased from 95% in 2022 to 48%, accompanied by an increase in cases of discrimination against Ukrainians, against the backdrop of skeptical statements from official Warsaw representatives.
Serhiy Rebrov replaced the injured Arseniy Batahov and Volodymyr Brazhko with Taras Mykhavko and Yehor Nazaryna in the Ukrainian national team. The changes took place on the eve of matches against France and Iceland.
Karol Nawrocki emphasized that supporting Ukraine does not relieve him of the duty to defend Warsaw's interests. He mentioned the lack of gratitude, unresolved exhumation issues, and the agricultural product crisis.
