Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk states a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile likely crashed in eastern Poland, 57 miles from the Ukraine border, during a Russian attack on Ukrainian cities, with no casualties reported but taken seriously by Nato and Polish authorities.
Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz states no indications of imminent Russian military attack on Poland, but highlights escalating sabotage and destabilization efforts by Moscow, amidst heightened Ukraine conflict tensions.
Jaroslaw Kaczynski says dozens of PiS members have effectively left the party after refusing a loyalty pledge tied to Mateusz Morawiecki’s Development Plus association. The dispute deepens a leadership crisis in Poland’s main opposition party ahead of the next parliamentary election.
Poland's nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party has split after leader Jarosław Kaczyński expelled former PM Mateusz Morawiecki and dozens of MPs for refusing loyalty declarations. This rupture weakens the conservative camp's ability to challenge pro-EU Prime Minister Donald Tusk in future elections, as PiS's poll numbers decline and conservative voters face division.
Belarusian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ruslan Varankov warned Poland that "destructive elements" it shelters pose a domestic threat, citing radicalization of Belarusian opposition abroad and an alleged past terror plot involving an extremist group leader.
A 2,700-year-old bronze sword was discovered standing upright in a northern Polish forest, an unusual position suggesting deliberate placement, possibly as a ritual offering. The well-preserved weapon offers insights into Bronze Age craftsmanship, wealth, and belief systems, adding to the region's archaeological history.
Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn dismissed Tyson Fury's doubts about their long-awaited heavyweight clash, confirming the fight is still expected in November. Both boxers have warm-up bouts this week, with Joshua fighting in Saudi Arabia and Fury in Thailand.
In Warsaw, Poland, over 2,000 public volunteers are meticulously cleaning a 1,300 kg Mastodonsaurus skeleton, found in southern Poland in 2023. This unique public science project at the Copernicus Science Centre aims to reveal new scientific insights about the 240-million-year-old amphibian, expected to be displayed by October/November.
Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, 27, has made a strong comeback after a career-threatening patellar tendon rupture in April 2024, which caused him to miss the Paris Olympics. Now in peak physical condition, he aims to win gold at the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and perform well at the Asian Games, having recently registered an 8.38m jump.
Russian Ambassador to the UK Andrey Kelin stated that the upcoming "Coalition of the Willing" exercises in Poland, involving French and British troops, will be symbolic rather than large-scale, aimed at demonstrating unity against the "Russian threat." He also deemed foreign troop deployment in Ukraine unacceptable.
Golf-ball-sized hailstones and severe thunderstorms have struck parts of France, Germany, and Poland, causing flooding and damage to property and agriculture. Concurrently, monsoon flooding in Bangladesh has killed at least 53 people, affected a million, and caused widespread disruption and displacement.
Ukrainka opublikowała nagranie przedstawiające jej samochód pokryty ksenofobicznymi i wulgarnymi napisami w Polsce. Incydent wpisuje się w serię antyukraińskich zdarzeń, w tym słowny atak pracownika MZK na Ukrainki w Bielsku-Białej.
Polish PM Donald Tusk announced a national memorial for victims of WWII 'genocide by Ukrainian nationalists'. The move escalates a historical dispute with Ukraine, which views the UPA as independence fighters. Ukraine calls the decision a 'strategic mistake' amid the ongoing Russian invasion.
A Polish court sentenced Russian opposition activist Igor Rogov to seven years in prison for spying for Russia's FSB, sharing information on dissidents and Polish officials. His wife received a three-year sentence. Rogov also faced charges related to explosive materials.
Volkswagen's plant in Poznań, Poland, is using 100 sheep to manage vegetation at its 18.3 MW solar farm. This agrivoltaics approach cuts machinery use, reduces emissions, and allows researchers to study coexistence of renewable energy and agriculture.
Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) chosen as preferred supplier for Canada's Patrol Submarine Project, potentially acquiring up to 12 Type 212CD submarines. This marks Canada's largest defense procurement amid global submarine fleet expansion.
Poland has supplied Ukraine with $4.5 billion worth of weapons since 2022, including Patriot missile systems, according to top defense official Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz. Meanwhile, Russia claims it controls over 50% of a buffer zone in Ukraine's Sumy and Kharkov regions, and Moscow recorded its largest drone attack in two years.
Poland's Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz stated that Warsaw has provided Kiev with weapons and military equipment valued at 16.4 billion zlotys ($4.5 billion) since February 2022. The majority was delivered under the previous government, with the current administration contributing an additional $0.4 billion. Poland also confirmed supplying Patriot missile systems.
Ukrainian drones targeted Russia's Omsk oil refinery, its largest, located 2,700km from Ukraine. The attack, confirmed by local authorities, occurred before a Nato summit. Russia claimed most drones were destroyed, with no casualties. President Zelenskyy hailed it as a significant achievement, extending Ukraine's strike capability to Siberia.
Poland's Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz announced an investigation into the leak of secret Patriot missile deliveries to Ukraine. The controversy arose after social media revealed the transfer, prompting criticism from the former defense minister and a decision to declassify all donations to Ukraine.
Russia and China commence joint naval drills in the Yellow Sea, emphasizing defensive operations. Meanwhile, the US plans to deploy additional military personnel to Poland, considering a permanent base, while Poland's internal politics see a promise to block Ukraine's EU entry.
The US plans to deploy an additional 5,000 troops to Poland on a rotational basis within three months, according to a report citing a source. Washington is also considering establishing a permanent military base in the country.
The Kremlin accused Poland of seeking Ukrainian territories and criticized the EU and US for escalating the conflict in Ukraine. Russia also commented on space race developments, its nuclear power industry, and the CAS hearing for the Russian Olympic Committee.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova criticized Poland's arms supplies, linking them to the Volhynia massacre. This follows the declassification of an FSB document identifying Dmitry Klyachkivsky as an initiator of the 1943 massacre of Poles.
