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How Putin is sowing chaos in Poland as Ukraine war spreads across Europe

IN FOCUS: Poland accuses Russia of carrying out a coordinated and multi-faceted campaign of sabotage in a bid to deter Ukraine’s backers, writes James C. Reynolds

The Independent UK · Sep 30

Spanish farmers demand urgent aid as war in Iran drives up costs

Asaja, COAG, UPA, Unión de Uniones and the agri-food cooperatives are urging the government for direct aid over soaring farm diesel and fertiliser prices caused by the war in Iran, warning protests will go ahead if no action is taken.

Euronews · Sep 22

Retail inflation at 4.8 per cent highest in 12 yrs of Modi govt: Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi acknowledged rising retail inflation, citing El Nino and natural calamities as causes. He stated efforts are underway to bring inflation under control, contrasting it with past UPA tenures. The minister also promoted the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan campaign for public input. This initiative aims to gather ideas…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

No pressure from UPA govt during my tenure as CEC: S Y Quraishi

Former Chief Election Commissioner S Y Quraishi stated no government pressure was faced. He noted the Election Commission's strong image prevented any such approaches. Election dates were kept secret, even from intelligence agencies. The government learned of election announcements during press conferences. Quraishi has no information suggesting the situation has…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Polish-Ukrainian solidarity over Russian threat undermined by bitter historical dispute

Kyiv’s decision to honour second world war fighters who killed about 100,000 Poles has revived simmering tensions

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14

FCRA amendments meant for transparency, security: BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Rajeev Chandrasekhar stated FCRA amendments ensure transparency and national security. He thanked Amit Shah for addressing Catholic Bishops' Conference concerns. The UPA enacted the FCRA law in 2010, while the NDA amended it. Discussions clarified amendments have no retrospective effect on existing assets.

The Economic Times · Jul 11

European Parliament condemns Zelenskyy for naming military unit after UPA heroes

A resolution on Ukraine’s accession to the EU defines the choice as an “unnecessary and unprovoked escalation” by the Ukrainian president, reigniting Warsaw–Kyiv tensions.

Euronews · Jul 8

Don't block Ukraine's path to EU accession, Zelenskyy asks Hungary and Poland

Facing resistance from Hungary and pushback from Poland, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said accession should be based on "rules" rather than "emotions".

Euronews · Jul 2

Why Poland’s president is invoking wartime history in a dispute with Volodymyr Zelensky

There have long been tensions, political, economic and cultural, between Poland and Ukraine. But that hasn’t prevented Poland from being the biggest supporter of its neighbour, taking in millions of Ukrainians fleeing the war, about 1 million of whom have remained.

The Conversation · Jul 1

‘No MiGs for Ukraine’: Polish defence minister claims Kyiv backed out of deal with Warsaw

As relations between Ukraine and Poland remain at their worst state in years, the Polish defence minister claimed that Kyiv backed out of the two countries' "MiGs in exchange for drones" deal and threatened to veto Ukraine’s EU accession.

Euronews · Jun 30