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Poland Shuts Russian Consulate in Kraków Amid Tensions with Moscow

Poland is closing Russia's consulate in Kraków, announces the Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski. The closure is a response to an arson attack in Warsaw a year ago.

Poland Shuts Russian Consulate in Kraków Amid Tensions with Moscow

EU Leaders Push for War Crimes Tribunal Amid Russia's Parade

When Russia's leader holds a military parade on Red Square, the EU countries gather to bring them to justice. There will be no impunity, promises Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas.

EU Leaders Push for War Crimes Tribunal Amid Russia's Parade

Poland Criticizes Putin's WWII Victory Claims as Scandalous

Russia's way of taking credit for the victory in World War II is "scandalous", Poland believes. Go to Ukraine instead, the EU urges.

Poland Criticizes Putin's WWII Victory Claims as Scandalous

EU Condemns Russia's Attack on Sumy, Urges Stronger US Response

Russia's bloody attack on Sumy in Ukraine sparks new condemnations in the EU – but also calls to the USA. Russia's leader mocks their goodwill, says Poland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski.

EU Condemns Russia's Attack on Sumy, Urges Stronger US Response

Europe Excluded from Ukraine Talks – Swedish Criticism

Europe will not be sitting at the negotiating table in the planned peace talks between the USA, Russia, and Ukraine, according to the USA's special Ukraine envoy. Sweden's government expresses concern and criticizes the message.

Europe Excluded from Ukraine Talks – Swedish Criticism

Lukashenko congratulated by "big brother" Putin

Russia's president Vladimir Putin congratulates his ally Aleksandr Lukasjenko – often called "Europe's last dictator" – on the alleged victory in the "election" in Belarus. During a press conference, Lukasjenko expressed renewed support for Russia's war in Ukraine.

Lukashenko congratulated by "big brother" Putin

Poland blocks Hungary's envoy at EU opening

Poland announces that Hungary's EU envoy is not welcome at the gala held when Poland takes over the presidency of the union. The reason is that Hungary has granted asylum to the former Polish MP Marcin Romanowski.

Poland blocks Hungary's envoy at EU opening

Former Polish Minister Granted Asylum in Hungary

Poland's former Deputy Justice Minister Marcin Romanowski is accused of corruption in his home country. But now he is being given asylum in the EU neighboring country Hungary.

Former Polish Minister Granted Asylum in Hungary

Trump's Ukraine Plans Worry Poland

The USA's future president Donald Trump wants to hold talks with Russia's and Ukraine's leaders to "stop the bloodshed". Poland is questioning the proposal and wants to force Russia to the negotiating table.

Trump's Ukraine Plans Worry Poland

Lavrov in the EU – first visit since the start of the war

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is in Malta for a meeting with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). It is the Foreign Minister's first visit to the EU since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Lavrov in the EU – first visit since the start of the war

Poland: Room for Defense Obligations in the EU

The EU's five heaviest countries are all in favor of common defense obligations in the EU to strengthen the defense industry. This is claimed by Poland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski after a meeting in Poland.

Poland: Room for Defense Obligations in the EU

Applebaum on AfD: The Russians have worked for this

The German far-right party AFD can thank Russian influence campaigns for help with the victory in Thüringen. This is claimed by author Anne Applebaum.

Applebaum on AfD: The Russians have worked for this