Polish thought Information Service 07.10.2026
Poland. By Donald Tusk The war in Ukraine is mostly our Polish war. Prime Minister Donald Tusk at the inauguration of the academic year at the Academy of War Art stressed that the threat from the east is real, and a strong army and a functioning state form the foundation of sovereignty. The Prime Minister besides reported on a joint government and military task to run the state in a increasing conflict. Donald Tusk stated that Poland “has rapidly become a regional power”.
Poland. The Council of Ministers adopted a resolution on the adoption Civil Defence and civilian Protection Programme 2027-2031. The programme is intended to aid the state and local governments better prepare for crisis situations, specified as the threat of war. Key investments will include protective structures, equipment and a rescue base. According to the Kresa portal, over PLN 102,000,000 is to be spent for this purpose.
Poland. During mobilisation exercises "Vytis 2026" in Lithuania identified alternate border crossing points at the Lithuanian-Polish borderwhich can be utilized to evacuate the population of Lithuania. Head of the Home Office Marcin Kierwinski: “After the exercises organized by our Lithuanian friends we have already prepared a timetable and an action plan”. Head of the Ministry of abroad Affairs of Lithuania Martynas Katelynas: "If the threat were that people would naturally retreat into Europe, Estonians, Latvians and Lithuanians would have 1 corridor".
Poland. Sweden will send Patriot air defence systems to Poland – announced the Swedish Prime Minister on Tuesday, Ulf Kristersson, justifying this decision by a threat from the Russian Federation. About 100 Swedish soldiers will be sent to Poland along with Patriot systems. The operation is scheduled to begin on 1 December and last until June 2027. The Swedish Armed Forces are to take work from the Dutch. Information was given by Radio Maryja. Head of the MON Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish He thanked Sweden for its declaration of sending Patriot systems to Poland. As he stated, "is an expression of allied solidarity and shared work for the safety of the region".
Poland. According to the Deputy Head of the Ministry of abroad Affairs Marcin Bosacki president of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin For about a year now, it has been "destroying" targets in Ukraine so that it does not have the chance to rise funds for further combat. The Minister stated in the “Guest of Events” that "Can't fight for abroad aid alone". Thus he confirmed what Russian experts say.
Poland. Bielsko-Żywiec Bishop Roman Pindel escorted by police officers, 1500 parishioners protesting the dismissal of the parish priest. In Grojec in the Oświęcim territory in Małopolska, the faithful disagree with the bishop's decision. The inhabitants shouted “Give the parish priest” and “You coward.” Residents request Bishop Pindel to justify the appeal of their parish priest – Fr Józef Zbork.
European Union. At the European Parliament plenary session in Strasbourg, the Head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced the simplification of Russian gas to zero. This means higher costs for Europeans. Ursula von der Leyen said: “Currently, our Russian gas imports have fallen from 45% (by 2022) to 12%. And by the end of next year, we'll reduce it to zero.It’s okay. ” She assured parliamentarians that Brussels did not intend to revise its current energy policy.
United States. president of the United States Donald Trump, speaking at an election rally in Nebraska on Monday, suggested that Iran could “destroy” Los Angeles and San Diego. But he did not care much about the perspective. He decided that "They can destruct the city, destruct Los Angeles, destruct San Diego. It is simply a very tiny price."
United States/Russian Federation. president of the United States Donald Trump declared the readiness of the United States to assist Russia after the death of workers of the Siberian institute dealing with plague research. However, the Russian authorities did not confirm that the female was infected with this disease. The Rospotrebsurveillance communication reported that no infectious diseases have been detected in the last 10 days among the staff of the Irkutsk laboratory. It was noted that the tests did not detect workers of microorganisms "related to her work" in the body of the deceased Friday.
United States. Administration Donald Trump It links American abroad aid with anti-abortion policy and the promotion of conventional household model more and more – describes "Le Monde". 1 of the tools of this strategy is the Declaration of the Geneva Consensus.
United States/Belarus. Minsk sent the first batch of fertilizers to the United States after softening sanctions. According to Argus, on September 15, the Belarusian company loaded 30,000 tons of granular potassium chloride into a ship flying the flag of the Marshall Islands in the port of St Petersburg. According to Kpler data, this cargo is due to scope the port of fresh Orleans on 14 October. Belarusian Potassium is 1 of the largest potassium producers in the world. Fertilisers stay 1 of the main exports of Belarus. The anti-Łukashenko emigration opposition and non-reflexive supporters of Volodymyr Zelenski's politics believe that the president of the United States thus strengthens governments Alexander Lukashenko. According to Argus, before imposing sanctions in 2017-2021 Belarus exported an average of 635,000 tonnes of potassium per year to the US. In September, the president of the United States Donald Trump stated that Washington hoped to conclude a large contract with Minsk for the transportation of potassium fertilizers. Trump said, "The price will be much lower than what we are presently paying Canada – this is large news for our farmers and farmers."
Russian Federation. The possible deployment of NATO military base and atomic weapons in Lithuania will further exacerbate geopolitical tensions, warned the Kremlin spokesman. spokesperson for the Russian President's administration, Dmitri Doskov said: "Both events will not contribute to stableness and predictability on the European continent, on the contrary, unfortunately they will lead to another crucial escalation of tensions".
Ukraine. Kiev sets the conditions of Europe! The Minister of Agriculture of Ukraine, Taras Wysocki, defined the Brussels proposal as “contrary to the full logic of membership of the European Union”. The European Commission calls for its country to have fixed limits on the sale of certain agricultural products to another associate States. Wysocki emphasises that Kiev will not agree to EU membership with these restrictions.
Latvia. president of the Union of Poles in Latvia, Peter Dzalbe described in an interview The attitude of the Latvian authorities and local self-governments towards the Polish number in this country is becoming worse. Dzialbe recalled that by the end of last year the Latvian public media closed the Polish editorial board and has since not broadcast or print articles in Polish. He besides said about the fatal depolonisation of schools intended to service the local Polish minority “Currently, Polish schools in Latvia teach in Latvian, and Polish is simply a abroad language, not a native language. This means that all subjects are taught in Latvian, and Polish is only a fewer hours.”
Germans. erstwhile Head of German abroad Intelligence August Hanning has been detained in connection with suspected acquisition of secret BND documents. German investigators are besides investigating whether confidential information may have reached abroad countries. 80-year-old Hanning is under investigation by the national lawyer General. Suspects concern, among others, the acquisition of state secrets and espionage that may be of the nature of treason.
France. In France, 400 to 500 secondary schools were completely or partially closed. 24 schools were “burned or devastated” – announced the Minister of Education Édouard Geffray. Minister for Higher Education Philippe Baptiste he confirmed on Monday that he was “afraid” of a nationwide detonation besides of university students. Leftist environments including Antifa are behind the demonstrations. The slogans were ‘Free Palestine’, ‘Depart from the Fascism of Le Pen’ and ‘Depart from the racist police’. As he writes “High Time!”: “The wave of current riots besides has a circumstantial political goal in the position of the 2027 presidential election. It's about scaring the public before the election and showing a taste of what's going to happen on French streets in the event of a win. Marine Le Pen‘. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced that alternatively of classes in schools, students would be consulted.
Grace. Greeks v. USA. There was a demonstration in the centre of Athens, which, according to police, was attended by more than 2,000 people. The Greeks protested against visiting their country Secretary of State Marco Rubio. An American politician is scheduled to meet with the Greek Prime Minister and the head of diplomacy today. Greek police introduced a ban on demonstrations during Marco Rubio's visit, which will run from Wednesday to Thursday.
Great Britain. The British government threatened Israel to respond with expulsions of its diplomats if the Israeli side shuts down the UK consulate in East Jerusalem – said “Guardian”. According to the journal, for all diplomat who will gotta return to Britain, London would throw out 1 typical of Israel.
South Korea. Korean-Ukrainian relations are getting worse. South Korea received an apology from Ukraine for revealing information about the transfer of 2 North Korean POWs to Seoul. Head of South Korean diplomacy Cho Hyun However, he estimated that the apology did not meet Seoul's expectations. South Korean authorities are considering withdrawing the Ukrainian Ambassador.
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