Polish president strips Zelenskyy of Poland's highest state honour Polish President Karol Nawrocki’s decision to strip Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle has sparked controversy in Ukraine. Euronews · Jun 20
Ukrainian officials criticise Polish president’s decision to strip Zelensky of honour Polish president Karol Nawrocki has decided to strip Volodymyr Zelensky of Poland’s highest state honour The Independent UK · Jun 20
Poland strips Zelensky of country's highest honour, escalating World War II-era row Poland's nationalist President Karol Nawrocki said Friday that he was revoking the country's highest award from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after he infuriated Warsaw by naming a Ukrainian unit after a World War II insurgent militia that massacred Poles. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk had earlier appealed to both nations… France 24 · Jun 19
Poland arrests suspect in killing of Russian artist critical of Putin, PM Donald Tusk says Since it launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia has been accused of trying to assassinate its opponents abroad, including targeting exiled activists in France and Lithuania. Euronews · Jun 18
Poland detains suspect in fatal shooting of Russian artist critical of Putin, Tusk says Polish police on Thursday detained a suspect in the daylight killing of a Russian artist known as Semyon Skrepetsky, who was known for his unsparing caricatures of prominent political figures in the Kremlin. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the man was using a Georgian passport. France 24 · Jun 18
Poland arrests a suspect in daylight killing of a Russian artist critical of Putin Polish authorities have arrested a man suspected of fatally shooting a Russian activist critical of President Vladimir Putin The Independent UK · Jun 18
Germany and Poland sign new defence deal as balance of power in Europe shifts Poland’s importance as a logistics hub for Ukraine, alongside its growing economy and heavy defence investment, has made it a compelling partner for Germany and other core European countries. Euronews · Jun 17
Killing of Russian artist in Poland has hallmarks of political assassination, prime minister says Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says the killing of a Russian artist critical of President Vladimir Putin looks like a political assassination The Independent UK · Jun 17
Fatal shooting of Russian anti-Putin artist likely politically motivated, Polish PM says Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Wednesday that the fatal shooting of exiled Russian artist Semyon Skrepetsky was likely a political assassination. The Kremlin critic, known for provocative caricatures of President Vladimir Putin and other political figures, was shot dead by an unidentified gunman in eastern Poland on Monday. France 24 · Jun 17
Germany and Poland set to boost military cooperation and shared duties in new defence deal Berlin and Warsaw are set to expand their defence collaborations in a new deal aiming to boost plans to protect the Baltic Sea and enhance military cooperation and communications between the two European allies. Euronews · Jun 17
Germany and Poland to sign a new defense deal as balance of power in Europe shifts Germany and Poland are expected to sign a new defense agreement to strengthen European military cooperation amid tensions with Russia The Independent UK · Jun 17
Poland teams up with Foxconn to build EVs: PM Tusk Poland's government will partner with Taiwan's Foxconn to build electric cars. The venture aims to produce 400,000 electric SUVs each year. These vehicles will be sold exclusively in Europe. The Polish government is investing significantly in this project. Foxconn will also establish a semiconductor plant in Poland. This move aims… The Economic Times · Jun 16
Watch: Inside the deepest diplomatic crisis between Poland and Ukraine A recent military designation has sparked a major diplomatic crisis between Warsaw and Kyiv, exposing deeply conflicting national narratives. What has happened? Euronews · Jun 9
Polish and Ukrainian officials meet in Warsaw as tensions mount over 'UPA' military unit naming row The Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) is believed by Ukrainians to be a key pillar behind their independence, while Warsaw accuses it of carrying out "genocide" against Poles between 1943-45. Euronews · Jun 6
Euronews · May 29 Polish President Nawrocki seeks to strip Zelenskyy of Poland's highest honour President Karol Nawrocki said he will ask for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to be stripped of the White Eagle, after Zelenskyy named a military unit after a group that led massacres of ethnic Poles during WWII.
France 24 · May 27 Starmer and Tusk sign UK–Poland defence pact amid warnings over Russian threats UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk have signed a new defence pact aimed at deepening military and security cooperation between the two NATO allies. The agreement focuses on strengthening joint capabilities, cyber defence and coordination in response to growing concerns over Russian aggression across Europe.
Evening Standard · May 27 Starmer hails ‘generational uplift’ as he signs defence pact with Poland’s Tusk The leaders met to formalise a treaty intended to protect British borders, tackle organised crime, and bolster collective defences.
Euronews · May 22 Trump to send additional 5,000 US troops to Poland Trump said he had made the decision based on the election of the right-wing Polish President Karol Nawrocki.
AAP · May 20 Poland welcomes US saying troop reduction is temporary US officials have reassured Poland that the Pentagon hasn't ditched plans to send thousands of US troops to the country.
Euronews · May 20 ‘Europe will respond’ to repeated Russian drone incidents, von der Leyen vows Drone panic gripped Lithuania on Wednesday as Vilnius shut down due to a suspected airspace incursion, grounding flights and prompting the evacuation of top leaders. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said threats like this are unacceptable – and promises “Europe will respond."
The Independent UK · May 20 Poland welcomes U.S. statements that troop reduction there is temporary Polish officials have welcomed U.S. statements clarifying that the decision not to deploy 4,000 U.S. troops to Poland is temporary
Euronews · May 15 'My name is Donald, it's not my fault': What did Poland's Prime Minister confess to the Clooney's? When Donald Tusk met George and Amal Clooney this week during the ImpactCEE'26 conference in Poznan the moment swiftly went viral as the Polish leader ingratiated himself with the Hollywood star.
Euronews · May 14 Poland makes history with first same-sex marriage registration following EU court ruling In November, the European Union’s highest court ordered Poland to register same-sex marriages that were entered into in other EU countries even if Polish law does not currently permit them.
The Independent UK · May 14 Polish capital makes history with the first same-sex marriage registration Warsaw has registered its first same-sex marriage, following court rulings requiring Poland to recognize such marriages registered abroad
International Business Times · May 7 Polish President Says The Country Could Host The Troops The U.S. Pulled From Germany Polish President Karol Nawrocki vowed to lobby U.S. counterpart Donald Trump to get the country to host the troops Washington pulled from Germany.