Tag: Poland
Poland Rules Out Sending Troops to Greenland
Defense Minister says Warsaw seeks to mediate tensions with Washington. On Friday, Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz confirmed that his country will not send troops to Greenland and stressed that “Denmark’s right to its territory must be respected while an agreement with Washington is sought.” RELATED: France to Send Extra Forces to Greenland in Coming […]
January 16, 2026
‘Stop MERCOSUR’ Rallies Shake Poland
Roads are being blocked in protest against threats to food security and employment. On Tuesday, Polish farmers launched protests in over 170 locations across the country to express their opposition to the free trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR). RELATED: Panama Becomes a MERCOSUR Associate State They blocked […]
December 30, 2025
Polish Judge Denies Extradition of Ukrainian Suspect in Nord Stream Sabotage
Judge Lubowski holds that Germany has no jurisdiction over a sabotage that took place in international waters. On Friday, Dariusz Lubowski, a judge at a Warsaw court, denied Germany’s request to extradite Volodymyr Zhuravlev, a Ukrainian citizen suspected of involvement in the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines. RELATED: Polish Police Arrest Ukrainian […]
October 17, 2025
Poland Extends Border Controls With Germany and Lithuania Until April 2026
Warsaw cites success of initial checks and persistent migration pressure from Belarus. On Wednesday, Poland announced it will extend temporary border controls with Germany and Lithuania until April 4, 2026, in an effort to curb irregular migration. RELATED: U.S. To Sell Missiles Worth 780 Million To Poland The decision was confirmed by Interior Minister Marcin […]
October 1, 2025
Polish Police Arrest Ukrainian Suspect in Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage
Detention in Pruszkow follows earlier arrest of another Ukrainian in Italy. On Tuesday, Polish police arrested a Ukrainian citizen suspected of involvement in the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines. The arrest took place in Pruszkow under a European Arrest Warrant issued by a German court. RELATED: Fear of the […]
September 30, 2025
U.S. To Sell Missiles Worth 780 Million To Poland
The proposed sale includes 2,506 FGM-148F Javelin missiles and 253 lightweight command launch units. On Thursday, the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) informed that the U.S. State Department has approved a sale of Javelin missile systems worth about US$780 million to Poland. RELATED: Zapad-2025 Drills Included Maneuvers with Russian Oreshnik Missiles This announcement takes […]
September 19, 2025
NATO Launches ‘Eastern Sentinel’ to Bolster Its Flank with Russia
The Alliance cites Russian drone incursions as trigger for its new defense initiative. On Friday, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte announced a new military initiative called “Eastern Sentinel,” aimed at strengthening the alliance’s eastern flank. RELATED: Poland Invokes NATO Article 4 After Drone Incursion At a news conference in Belgium, he justified the move by pointing […]
September 12, 2025
Russia and Belarus Launch Zapad-2025 Military Drills
The joint exercises involve tactical nuclear weapons and hypersonic missiles. On Friday, the Russian and Belarusian armies began the Zapad-2025 strategic maneuvers, held on the territories of both countries as well as in the waters of the Baltic and Barents seas. RELATED: Kremlin Rejects Poland’s Claim of Russian Drones in Its Airspace These joint military […]
September 12, 2025
Drone Incursion Into Poland Could Have Been a Mistake: Trump
‘I’m not happy about anything having to do with that whole situation,” the U.S. president said. On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump said that the alleged Russian drone incursion into Poland’s airspace “could have been a mistake,” while expressing frustration with the incident. RELATED: Poland Invokes NATO Article 4 After Drone Incursion “It could have […]
September 12, 2025
Czech Republic to Send Helicopters to Help With Polish Defense
‘Our helicopters can assist in the defense of European airspace within a few days,’ PM Fiala said. On Wednesday, the Czech Defense Minister Jana Cernochova announce that reported that her country will support Poland with helicopters to protect the country from drones at low altitudes. RELATED: Kremlin Rejects Poland’s Claim of Russian Drones in Its […]