First delivery of S. Korean heavy weapons comes to Poland
Polish President Andrzej Duda and the country's defense minister have taken delivery of a first shipment of tanks and howitzers from South Korea, hailing the swift implementation of a deal signed in the summer in the face of the war in neighboring Ukraine.
Polish and Lithuanian leaders meet troops at NATO bottleneck
The presidents of NATO members Poland and Lithuania have voiced confidence that allied troops can fully safeguard a strategically vital corridor that links their countries, Concern over NATOโs ability to defend the so called Suwalki Gap, a 70-kilometer (43-mile) wedge joining Poland and Lithuania, has rocketed since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24.
Poles need EU funds as they help Ukrainians, ambassador says
Ukraine's ambassador to neighboring Poland says his country is grateful for the welcome that Poles have given to millions of Ukrainians, but hopes the European Union will soon release billions of euros to Poland so that helping those fleeing the war does not come โat the cost of the Polish people.โ.
Live updates | Zelenskyy: Russia should pay for destruction
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy devoted his nightly video address to Ukraineโs demand that Russia be held financially responsible for the damage its forces are inflicting on Ukraine.
Pelosi thanks Poland for Ukraine support, meets president
A top-level U.S. congressional delegation led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has visited Warsaw to express gratitude to Poles for their humanitarian and other support for Ukraine.
Polish leader calls for Ukraine unity at Holocaust event
Polish President Andrzej Duda has denounced Russiaโs war against Ukraine as he joined Holocaust survivors and people from around the world at an annual observance at the former site of Auschwitz.
Live Updates | Russia-Ukraine War
A U.N. task force is warning in a new report that Russiaโs war against Ukraine threatens to devastate the economies of many developing countries that are now facing even higher food and energy costs and increasingly difficult financial conditions.
Why this week's French elections matter to the wider world
With war singeing the European Union's eastern edge, French voters will make a choice in a presidential election that will have an impact beyond the country's borders.
Biden sends subtle message to Polish leaders on democracy
President Joe Biden used his speech in Poland's capital to forcefully denounce Russia's Vladimir Putin, but Biden seemed to have a more subtle message for his Polish hosts.
Biden on Russia's Putin: `This man cannot remain in power'
President Joe Biden said Saturday that Vladimir Putin โcannot remain in power,โ dramatically escalating the rhetoric against the Russian leader after his invasion of Ukraine.
60 miles from Ukraine, Biden sees refugee crisis in Poland
Just 60 miles from the Ukrainian border, President Joe Biden paid tribute on Friday to Poland for giving refuge to more than 2 million Ukrainians who have fled their country since Russiaโs invasion.
Biden visits Poland, a complex ally on Ukraine's doorstep
President Joe Bidenโs visit to Poland as his final stop in Europe this week has given him a chance to underscore the U.S. commitment to protect a key NATO member on Ukraineโs doorstep.
Biden pledges new Ukraine aid, warns Russia on chem weapons
U_S_ President Joe Biden says after meeting with NATO and G-7 leaders that more aid is being sent to Ukraine and that a chemical attack by Russia โwould trigger a response in kind.โ.
In visit, Biden will thank Polish leader for refugee efforts
President Joe Biden will thank Polandโs president for the countryโs efforts to shelter Ukrainian refugees as part of his trip this week to Europe as Russian forces bear down in a nearly-month old invasion.
US Senate approves resolution probing Putin for war crimes
The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved a resolution seeking investigations of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his regime for war crimes over the invasion of Ukraine.
Harris: US dedication to collective NATO defense 'ironclad'
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris says Washingtonโs dedication to the collective defense of NATO is โironcladโ amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent refugee crisis in eastern Europe.
US VP Harris embraces call for war crimes probe of Russia
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is embracing calls for an international war crimes investigation of Russia over its invasion of Ukraine and the bombing of civilians, including a maternity hospital.
Boris Johnson's woes overshadow trip to ease Ukraine crisis
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson hasn't been able to escape his domestic woes during a trip to Belgium and Poland aimed at increasing pressure on Russia over its troop buildup near Ukraine.
In opening of Winter Olympics, chances at politicking abound
For all the talk of a diplomatic boycott, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has managed to attract a globe-spanning roster of presidents, royals and other dignitaries to the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics.
Russia announces sweeping naval drills amid Ukraine tensions
Russia has announced sweeping naval drills in several parts of the world this month, and claims the West is plotting โprovocationsโ in neighboring Ukraine where the Kremlin has been accused of planning aggressive military action.
Polish president vetoes media bill that targeted US company
Polandโs president says he has decided to veto a media bill that would have forced U.S. company Discovery to give up its controlling share of Polish television network TVN.
Poland, Lithuania back Ukraine, urge Russia sanctions
Poland and Lithuania have joined Ukraine to urge stronger Western sanctions against Moscow amid a Russian troops buildup near the Ukrainian border that fueled fears of an invasion.
Biden says hard work ahead to bolster democracies
President Joe Biden has wrapped up his two-day democracy summit, an event that was more about starting a global conversation about how best to halt backsliding than producing immediate results or expanding democracyโs reach.
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Polish lawmakers OK anti-migrant wall on Belarus border
Poland's lawmakers have approved the speedy construction of a $402 million barrier on the European Union member's border with Belarus to stop the increasing flow of migrants.
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Belgium warns Poland "not to play with fire" over EU dispute
European Union founding member Belgium warned Poland on Wednesday not to treat the EU like โa cash machineโ to boost its economic fortunes while disregarding its democratic and rule of law principles at will.
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Belarus opposition leader warns of border migration crisis
Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has called for the global community to stop a โhumanitarian catastropheโ which she said is being created by the Belarusian regime as it facilitates largescale migration into the European Union.
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COVID at the UN: One topic, used to make many points
Unsurprisingly, the coronavirus pandemic was THE talking point at the United Nations General Assembly this week โ serving as projection, promotional tool and proxy for other pressing issues put forward by world leaders in their signature annual addresses.
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Jewish leaders bury remains found in former Warsaw ghetto
Warsawโs Jewish community has buried an unidentified Holocaust victim whose remains were discovered in a building that was within the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II.
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Merkel calls migrant push at EU's border 'unacceptable'
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she finds it unacceptable that refugees are being used to apply pressure to Poland and other European Union members on the border with Belarus.
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Moldova marks 30 years of independence from Soviet rule
Moldovaโs pro-Western president has been joined in the capital Chisinau by her counterparts from Romania, Poland, and Ukraine to celebrate the countryโs three decades of independence from Soviet rule.
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Israel condemns Poland restitution law, recalls top diplomat
Israel is condemning Polandโs approval of a law that restricts the rights of former Polish property owners, including Holocaust survivors and their descendants, to reclaim property seized by the countryโs former communist regime.
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Germany's Laschet attends WWII revolt observances in Poland
Germany's center-right candidate to replace Angela Merkel as chancellor in the country's September election says he feels โdeep shame and humilityโ over Nazi Germany's โcrimesโ against the Poles during World War II.