Contents tagged with Poland
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Polish Foreign Minister confirms resumption of U.S. arms deliveries to Ukraine through key logistics hub
In a recent press briefing, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski confirmed the resumption of American arms deliveries to Ukraine through the Rzeszów-Jasionka logistics hub, restoring them to previous levels, according to Polish outlet RMF24. Accompanied by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha, Sikorski conveyed gratitude for the unwavering support from his Polish counterpart, crediting the meet with revitalizing arms supplies. Sybiha, fresh from his visit to Jeddah, highlighted the …
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Polish Prime Minister: Russia will be prepared for a bigger war in 3-4 years
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has declared that intelligence from allies indicates Russia will be prepared for an even larger conflict within the next 3-4 years. In light of this, Tusk argues that calls in Europe to increase defense spending are not "brazen calls for war" but a means to "avoid catastrophe," as reported by Ukrinform.
During a speech in the Sejm, Tusk mentioned that during the recent European Council meeting, premiers and presidents shared intelligence from their own …
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Poland vows continued support for Ukraine following U.S. military aid suspension
Poland remains committed to aiding Ukraine in its defensive struggle against Russia. Shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a halt to military aid to Kyiv, said Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Pawel Wronski. Wronski stated that the United States took this step without prior consultation with its allies, describing the situation as "very serious."
"This is a very important decision, and the situation is very serious," Reuters quoted the Polish foreign ministry …
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Third group of Ukrainian Legion volunteers signs contracts with Armed Forces in Poland
In Poland, the third group of volunteers from the Ukrainian Legion has signed contracts with the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Ukrinform reported.
According to reports, this involves several dozen Ukrainians residing in the USA, Canada, Estonia, Norway, and Germany.
Oleh Kuts, Ukraine's Consul General in Lublin, highlighted that the signing of contracts by the third group of Ukrainians indicates that "the project is operational, demonstrating stability, and there is significant interest in it."
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Poland declines troop deployment to Ukraine
In a statement from Warsaw, Prime Minister Donald Tusk affirmed that Poland will refrain from sending soldiers to Ukraine. However, Poland expressed its support for nations willing to take such action, according to RMF24.
Tusk emphasized Poland's commitment to collaborate on security issues regarding Ukraine and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. "Our cooperation extends to the EU, allies like the UK and Norway, and most crucially, with the USA. Europe's assistance to Ukraine hinges on …
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Ukraine and Poland sign landmark defense cooperation agreement
Ukraine and Poland have inked a defense cooperation agreement that establishes a framework for collaboration between the defense industries of both nations.
On February 3rd, Ukrainian Defense Industry Corporation and Poland's Armament Group (PGZ) signed a memorandum to cooperate in ammunition production, equipment maintenance, and strengthening air defense, reported Ukraine’s the Ministry for Strategic Industries.
The agreement also outlines the development of financial mechanisms to attract …
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Poland prepared to defend airspace against Russian missile threats, states Defense Minister
Poland's Defense Minister, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, announced that Warsaw is prepared to intercept Russian missiles deemed a direct threat to the country's territory. In an interview with “Voice of America,” he noted that no such incident has occurred thus far.
"If our airspace is breached, the missile or drone will be shot down. We will act if it is physically possible to do so... However, the situation changes when it comes to intercepting targets over Ukrainian airspace. There is no NATO …
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Poland condemns display of controversial UPA flags on armored vehicles supplied to Ukraine
Poland's Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz has ordered urgent communication with the Ukrainian attaché in Warsaw following an incident involving Ukrainian troops placing flags of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) on Polish Rosomak armored vehicles sent to support Ukraine's military efforts. Kosiniak-Kamysz termed the act as a provocation. "The display of UPA flags on Rosomak armored personnel carriers supplied by Poland to the Ukrainian army is an unacceptable provocation," he stated …
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Poland considers transferring Russian consulate in Poznan to Ukraine
Poland is considering transferring the Russian consulate in Poznań to Ukraine. Earlier in October, Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski announced his decision to withdraw consent for the operation of the Russian general consulate in Poznań. The Russian diplomats are expected to vacate the consulate building within days. The Polish government is reportedly open to Kyiv's request to establish a Ukrainian consulate at the same location, as reported by RMF24.
When pressed on the timeline for the …
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Warsaw prepares for pivotal Weimar Triangle+ talks on Ukraine crisis
Critical negotiations concerning Russia's war against Ukraine are set to take place in the Polish capital next week, in a format known as the "Weimar Triangle+", announced Poland's Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski.
Discussing the widely call between German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Moscow, the Polish minister remarked that progress was being made toward ending the war, stating that "things are speeding up." The anticipated "Weimar Triangle" meeting is poised to be a significant step in this …