Warsaw

The presidential elections in Poland may influence relations with Ukraine, especially regarding the Volhynia tragedy and support for EU accession. Various scenarios are being considered depending on the winner.

Support for Rafał Trzaskowski is falling to 30%, while Karol Nawrocki is gaining 25%. Polls show that the second round of elections will be tense.

Poland has signed a framework agreement for the supply of 10,000 Warmate UAVs by 2035. The decision was made taking into account the experience of using drones in Ukraine.

Ukraine called on Poland to seek a solution to unblock the checkpoint through dialogue. The Ukrainian side emphasizes the importance of avoiding actions that harm relations.

Poland has accused two Ukrainians of setting fire to the Marywilska 44 shopping center, suspecting them of collaborating with Russia. Also, the authorities are closing the Russian consulate in Krakow due to possible involvement in the incident, and the Russian ambassador has been summoned to the Polish Foreign Ministry.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that the fire at the Marywilska 44 shopping center in Warsaw was arson, ordered by Russian special services. Some of the perpetrators have been detained, others have been identified and are being searched for.

The bodies of two men were found in a hotel in Krakow. One of the dead is a 58-year-old citizen of Ukraine, the other has not yet been identified. Versions of murder and suicide are being considered.

On May 9, EU foreign ministers will meet in Kyiv. They will announce the allocation of 1 billion euros for the production of weapons in Ukraine.

A man with an axe attacked people at the University of Warsaw. A university employee died, another man was injured. The attacker turned out to be a 22-year-old student, the motives of the crime are unknown.

Applications are being accepted until May 10 for DNA collection from Ukrainians in Poland whose relatives have gone missing. Sample collection will take place in Warsaw, Łódź, and Wrocław.

The new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with French President Emmanuel Macron during his first foreign trip. Merz seeks a reset of relations with France and Poland.

On the eve of May 9, Russia is activating a network of agents of influence to conduct propaganda events in Europe and America. Car rallies, акции and other events are planned.

Poland is recording an increase in apartment sales to foreigners, especially in large cities. Ukrainians are the leading buyers and are creating real estate agencies.

Due to repair works on the Polish railway, train No. 766/765 Warsaw – Rava-Ruska will not run. Temporary train No. 862 Lviv – Rava-Ruska has been appointed from May 1 to May 12, 2025.

Two accidents occurred in Poland, including a Minsk-Wroclaw bus overturning. The driver of the truck that crashed into the fire engine is Ukrainian, possible Ukrainian victims.

On the S2 expressway in Warsaw, an intercity bus with 26 passengers, including citizens of Ukraine and Belarus, overturned. 16 people were taken to hospitals, two in serious condition.

Entrance exams to the Master's program EVI and EFVV can be taken abroad. Registration will last from May 2 to May 23, additional period - June 16-17.

On Easter night, April 20, in Ustyluh, Volyn, border guards met the Holy Fire. The shrine arrived from Warsaw and is heading further through Ukraine.

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.

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.

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.

Despite the war, Ukrainians continue to travel. The most popular holiday destinations in Ukraine are western resorts, and abroad - Bulgaria, Greece and Egypt.

The future German Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans to visit Paris on May 7, after which he will visit Warsaw and Kyiv. The purpose of the visit is to negotiate with Macron, Tusk and Zelensky.

RSE has developed a mobile cogeneration unit based on an MWM gas engine with a capacity of 4. 5 MW. A solution for flexible energy supply to critical infrastructure and industrial enterprises.

The European Union calls on the United States to coordinate plans to reduce troops in Europe in order not to weaken NATO's defense. The decision to withdraw troops could undermine efforts to deter Russian aggression.

The Finnish Minister of Defense called on NATO to have a clear action plan in case of the withdrawal of US troops from Europe, in order to avoid a window of opportunity for Russian aggression. He emphasized coordination with EU initiatives.

The investigation revealed that Russia is likely behind the parcel explosions in Great Britain, Germany and Poland. Homemade incendiary devices were hidden in parcels with sex toys.

EU defense ministers discussed plans in Warsaw to provide Ukraine with 2 million artillery ammunition this year. This is a priority and a real task for European allies.

Ukraine has a plan to force Russia into negotiations: holding the front, protecting the sky, and developing long-range capabilities. Support is needed in ammunition and air defense systems.

EU Commissioner Andrius Kubilius has stated that Russia may be ready to attack EU countries in as little as five years. He called on the EU to prepare for possible aggression.