Poland emphasizes the need for caution regarding Putin's words and calls for Western unity. All agreements concerning Ukraine must be made with its participation.
Two Ukrainians born in 2007 and 2008 have been detained in Poland on suspicion of vandalism against monuments. They have been remanded in custody for three months, and one of them is suspected of placing red-and-black flags and inscriptions with "Banderite slogans" on buildings and memorials to the victims of the Volyn tragedy.
A 17-year-old Ukrainian has been detained for three months on suspicion of vandalizing a monument to the victims of the Volyn tragedy. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is monitoring the situation, and the consulate is in contact with Polish law enforcement.
57 Ukrainian citizens faced deportation from Poland after incidents at Max Korzh's concert in Warsaw. Three Ukrainians born in 1995, 2002, and 2005 were detained for acts of aggression and prohibited symbols.
Vasyl Bodnar, the Ukrainian Ambassador to Poland, reacted to the incident involving the UPA flag at a concert by Belarusian rapper Max Korzh in Warsaw. He emphasized that Ukrainians must adhere to Polish laws, and such actions harm bilateral relations.
Poland has initiated deportation proceedings against 57 Ukrainians and 6 Belarusians following unrest at Max Korzh's concert. The reasons cited were aggressive actions and the display of the UPA flag.
Serhiy Leshchenko, advisor to the Head of the President's Office, stated that the meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska would be symbolic. He emphasized that geostrategic decisions would not be made there.
The new Polish President, Karol Nawrocki, proposed to update the project for building one of Europe's largest airports, rejecting the government's proposals to scale down the project. He seeks to restore high-speed rail connections to a number of smaller Polish cities.
On August 2-3, Ukrainians held rallies in European cities, calling for increased international aid to protect against Russian air attacks. Participants demanded accelerated transfer of air defense systems and condemned Russian propaganda.
According to a Deutsche Bank report, rent for a three-bedroom apartment in European city centers continues to rise, with only five cities having an average cost below 2,000 euros. London is the most expensive city with a rent of 5,088 euros, while Athens is the cheapest at 1,080 euros.
The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends its citizens to immediately leave Russia due to the war in Ukraine and Russia's recognition of Poland as an unfriendly state. The possibilities of providing assistance to Polish citizens are becoming limited, and individuals with dual citizenship may be subject to mobilization.
Since the beginning of the full-scale war, Ukrainians have founded 13,014 businesses in Poland, which is almost half of the total number of 29,044 companies registered by Ukrainians. The total capital of Ukrainian companies in Poland reaches 7.34 billion zlotys.
In Warsaw, fisherman Andrzej Korpikiewicz accidentally found a rare medieval sword with a cross on its hilt in the Vistula River. Experts confirmed its historical value and transferred it to the State Archaeological Museum for further research.
Due to strong winds on the Portuguese island of Madeira, over 100 flights have been canceled in a week. On Sunday, more than 30 planes did not depart, including Wizz Air flights to Poland.
Poland's Supreme Court confirmed Karol Nawrocki's presidential election victory, despite controversy and numerous complaints. The decision paves the way for Nawrocki to take the oath of office and assume his post.
Two Kyivans will face trial for smuggling elite jewelry and watches worth over UAH 12 million, hidden in a Warsaw – Kyiv bus at the Volyn customs. The suspects admitted guilt and initiated a plea bargain with confiscation of the contraband.
During a press conference with his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced his intention to strengthen relations between the two states. They discussed the security situation, diplomacy, EU decisions, and coordination with NATO partners, as well as assistance to Ukraine and the interest of Polish companies in reconstruction.
The Axiom 4 commercial mission successfully launched to the ISS, delivering astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary. This is the first time representatives from these countries have been sent into space in decades, highlighting their financial participation in the project.
A 22-year-old citizen of Ukraine driving a minibus caused an accident in Poland, crashing into a truck. Four Ukrainian minibus passengers were injured, one was hospitalized by helicopter. Both drivers were sober, the minibus driver was detained.
In Warsaw, residents of a high-rise building appealed to their neighbors with a request to have quieter sex at night, especially because of the loud screams of the girl. Violators face a fine under Article 51 of the Code of Petty Offenses of Poland.
The Hungarian Prime Minister stated that he would oppose Ukraine's accession to the EU, justifying this by protecting Hungarian interests. He believes that it will harm European families.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Karol Navrotskyi on his victory in the presidential elections in Poland. He expressed hope for fruitful cooperation between Ukraine and Poland.
The National Electoral Commission of Poland has announced the victory of Karol Nawrocki in the presidential elections. He received the support of 51% of voters, ahead of Rafał Trzaskowski.
According to an exit poll, Rafał Trzaskowski received 50. 3% of the votes in the second round of the presidential elections in Poland. His rival, Karol Nawrocki, scored 49.7%.
Programs for teaching Ukrainian as a second foreign language are being developed in Poland. The possibility of including it in the list of languages for the eighth-grader exam is also being considered.
Poland reacted to the desecration of the Katyn massacre memorial in Russian Mednoye. The Polish order and cross, which embody the Stalinist version of history, were removed from the monument.
A Pole collected data about the Rzeszów-Jasionka airport for the Russian special services in order to plan an assassination attempt on the President of Ukraine. He faces up to 8 years in prison.
In Poland, 100% of ballots in the elections have been counted: Rafał Trzaskowski received 31. 4% of the votes, Karol Nawrocki – 29.5%. Voter turnout was 67.31%.
The National Electoral Commission of Poland announced the counting of 99. 99% of the votes in the elections. The leaders are Rafał Trzaskowski and Karol Nawrocki, the results vary by region.
The first round of presidential elections started in Poland today. Poles are choosing from 13 candidates, and the second round will take place on June 1 if none of them scores more than 50%.
