Ukraine updates: Poland's Tusk visits Kyiv, pledges support DW 01/22/2024
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk emphasizes that Poland is Ukraine's most stable ally in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
The United Nations is demanding an explanation from Russia regarding the fate of thousands of Ukrainian children who have been allegedly sent to Russia against their will since the invasion began. [ more ]
Poland's prime minister visits Ukraine in latest show of foreign support for the war against Russia
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk visited Ukraine to discuss support for the country's war with Russia and resolve disputes over grain shipments and trucking.
Tusk emphasized the importance of Poland being a reliable and stable ally for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. [ more ]
With a New Leader, Poland Prepares for a Course Change in Europe
Poland's new prime minister, Donald Tusk, is seeking European support for Ukraine and urging for full mobilization against Russia's military assault.
Tusk's return to power marks a change in direction for Poland, which was previously ruled by Law and Justice, a conservative nationalist party at odds with the EU. [ more ]
Poland: Morawiecki faces crucial house confidence vote DW 12/11/2023
Acting Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki is facing a confidence vote in Poland's parliament, potentially signaling a major political shift.
If Morawiecki's government fails, former Prime Minister and former European Council president, Donald Tusk, is likely to be nominated as a candidate for the next prime minister. [ more ]
Poland upsets some by rebuffing German air defense system
Poland's government says an anti-missile system which Germany offered to send to Poland should instead go to Ukraine, a proposal that is a likely non-starter for Berlin because it would significantly ratchet up NATO involvement in Ukraine.Poland's surprising response to Berlin's offer was welcomed by Ukraine, which is desperate to protect its airspace as barrage upon barrage of Russian missiles have knocked out power across the country.