Information Service of Polish thought 1.12.2025
Poland. Poles want to break diplomatic relations with Russia. “Rzeczpospolita” decided to ask Poles about maintaining diplomatic relations between Poland and Russia after fresh diversion actions. The survey was conducted by SW Research. The respondents were asked: ‘Do you think that Poland should break diplomatic relations with Russia in connection with sabotage on the Warsaw-Lublin railway line?’. The break-up of diplomatic relations supported 42.6% of the questions asked. 28.5% of respondents replied. 28.8% had no opinion on this.
Poland. president Karol Nawrocki, which will fly to Hungary to participate in the summit of the Visegrad Group presidents (Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary), will not meet the Prime Minister of the country Viktor Orban. As the President's spokesperson explained in TVN24’s “Cava coffee on the bench” Rafał LeśkiewiczThe decision has to do with Viktor Orban's gathering with Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin. Łukasz Jastrzeżski au “Polish Thoughts” He wrote: “President Karol Nawrocki was amazed. He lacked political irony to meet Prime Minister Viktor Orban. The reason is that the Prime Minister of Hungary met with Russian Federation president Vladimir Putin. If Charles Nawrocki wants to be consistent, he will besides refuse to meet the president of the United States Donald Trump‘.
Poland. The population of Poland is ageing rapidly, which will be an always stronger brake on the economy. Over the next 25 years, demographic trends will reduce the increase in income per capita in Poland by almost a quarter. Thus Poland will become an increasingly little crucial country.
United States. The delegation of Ukraine began in the United States talks with the Americans about a peace plan that aims to end the war with Russia. The meetings are conducted under strict supervision and in constant contact with the leader of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenski. According to erstwhile reports, the death delegation was scheduled to meet US representatives in Florida, including Witkoff and the son-in-law of the president of the United States Kushner . It is Witkoff who is to direct the American delegation, which plans to go to Russia shortly to talk to president Vladimir Putin.
United States. Media says present Steve Witkoff, a U.S. peculiar Envoy for the mediate East, will fly to Moscow.
Russian Federation. Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban met Russian president Vladimir Putin on Friday in Moscow. 1 of Orban's main enemies Jacob Kirkegaard from the think-tank of Bruegel believes that this was a demonstration aimed at European Union policy. Brussels emphasises that "acting alone, Budapest undermines EU unity in key diversification decisions, moving distant from Russian fossil fuels, putting force on Russia through sanctions and integration of the Ukrainian economy into the bloc". After the visit to Moscow, the Hungarian Minister for abroad Affairs Peter Szijjarto guarantee that "energy supply to Hungary is secured‘.
Russian Federation. The Swiss press reports that Russia does not give any signals that could indicate a resignation from requests concerning Ukrainian territory, even those parts that are not under the control of its army. Despite advancement in the negotiations, Russia and Ukraine's positions on this issue stay hard to reconcile. The plan that both sides are working on was reduced from 28 to 19 points. Most cases are already pre-agreed, but differences stay in key issues. Americans anticipate Ukrainians to give concessions and conclude at least a "time room".
Ukraine. Ukrainians praise the president of Poland Karol NawrockiI refuse to meet Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Head of the MFA of Ukraine Andrij Sybiha ‘President Nawrocki's decision to limit his visit to Hungary is simply a truly good decisionIt’s okay. ” He added that "It shows the fundamental position of Poland and its strong sense of solidarity, confirming the commitment to the unity and safety of Europe at a crucial moment. Thank you, Poland” wrote the head of Ukrainian diplomacy on X.
Ukraine. erstwhile Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova became an advisor to the president of Ukraine for reconstruction and investment. The obligations of Oksana Markarowa will include consulting on improving business climate, expanding financial resilience, attracting investment and planning reconstruction together with strategical partners of Ukraine. In the US, information about the Markar nomination was welcomed.
Hungary. In an interview with the paper “Welt am Sonntag” Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban indicated that Ukraine should again become a ‘buffer zone’. The Hungarian Prime Minister explained in an interview that the stabilisation of Ukraine as a buffer region would should be agreed at a future peace conference erstwhile developing a fresh post-war system. An crucial component of these arrangements would be the reconciliation of the numbers and equipment of the armed forces Ukraine and guarantees that NATO and Russia will not effort to control this region. In his opinion, realism dictates that Russia be allowed to return to the global economy, abolish sanctions against Moscow and increase business opportunities.
Germans. Sovereign Alternative to Germany He has his fresh youth. specified intentions “Myśl Polska” already reported at the September Polish thought Clubs Convention in GłogówGeneration Deutschland will replace Junge Alternative. During the AfD Youth Foundation Convention Generation Deutschland (Young Generation) in Gießen as president was elected 28 years old Jean-Pascal Hohm. In the vote he gained 90.4 percent support, thus having the chance to become a visible figure on the German political scene. Under Hohm's leadership, AfD youth will proceed the sovereign course and devoid of rusophobia.
Germany. Polish-German intergovernmental consultations with the Polish Prime Minister will take place in Berlin Donald TuskFederal Chancellor Friedrich Merz and ministers of respective major ministries of both countries. safety and defence, crucial for Germans, are considered the main areas of discussion
Spain. Thousands of people gathered around the Debod Temple in Madrid on Sunday to attend a demonstration convened by the People's organization (PP) against the government, respective days after the erstwhile socialist minister Mr José Luis Ábalos and his erstwhile advisor Koldo García have been detained in the framework of a judicial investigation into the alleged corruptive ‘plan to acquisition protective masks’.
Norway. Ukraine and Norway will produce drones together – stated the Ukrainian Minister of Defence on Sunday Denys Szmyhal, informing that he has signed an agreement on the substance with his Norwegian counterpart Tore O. Sandvik. Denys Szmyhal said: “This is an crucial step that will increase our capabilities and strengthen Ukraine’s defence. The next phase is the fast launch of the pilot production line in 2026 and the parallel work on further capacity expansion".
Great Britain. During pro-Palestinian and anti-Israeli demonstrations in 10 UK cities, including London and Manchester, nearly 100 people were detained," reported BBC station. Demonstrators stressed that political action is clear evidence of submission to supporting genocide.
Kyrgyzstan. Allies of the President-in-Office Sadyra Japarova they won an early parliamentary election on Sunday – according to preliminary results provided by the central election committee. The vote preceded the detention of opponents. Politicians loyal to the head of state captured almost all the seats in the 90-person chamber, strengthening Japarov's power, which has reduced opposition activity in this Central Asian country since 2020.
Turkey/Lebanon. Pope Leon XIV He ended his visit to Turkey on Sunday and then went to Lebanon, where he wanted to bring a message of hope to a long suffering nation and strengthen the key Christian community in the mediate East. Pope Leon XIV, in his first abroad pilgrimage, visited the Mausoleum of Ataturka, Marshal Mustafa Kemal Ataturkathe founder of the Republic of Turkey and its first president. In Mausoleum, he laid a wreath and then met with the president of Turkey Recep TayyipErdoğan. Pope before departure to Beirut: prayer in the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral and liturgy with patriarch of Orthodox Christians Bartholomewwhose invitation to commemorate an crucial Christian anniversary was an impulse to visit Leon XIV.
Turkey. Kurdish guerrillas request release from prison their leaders Abdullah Survivor. Partisan commander Amed Malazgirt, notes that this is simply a condition without which the Kurdistan Workers organization will not proceed negotiations with Ankara. The Kurdish commander praised the appointment of an interparty committee in the Turkish Parliament, which deals with the peace process, but assessed that ‘it is not the only essential action’ which Ankara expects.
China. The relation between China and Russia is getting closer, especially in the context of the military-industrial complexes of both countries. As reported “Financial Times”, Chinese company Wang Dinhua just bought 5 percent of the shares of Russian company Rustakt. Wang Dinhua is the main Chinese supplier of drone components. Rustakt, in turn, is 1 of the leading manufacturers of this kind of machinery on the Russian market. The company is subject to sanctions imposed by both Ukraine and the European Union.
Venezuela. American and longtime correspondent VRT NWS Björn Soenens, estimates that the U.S.'s actions towards Venezuela indicate preparations for a change of power in Caracas. It points to militarization of the region and Donald Trump's decisions as elements of the increasing pressure. Soenens pointed to the decision Donald Trump the announcement of the closure of airspace over the country as part of wider pressure. “There are already active CIA people there, and more than 80 people, including fishermen, have died in attacks on boats,” she notes. The expert pointed out that the Caribbean has been centered on the top military force since the Cuban crisis and that operations are presented as being aimed at ‘dominant drug boats’.
Venezuela. president of the United States Donald Trump Warned Venezuelan president Nicolas Madurothat if he does not step down voluntarily, the United States can take military action. However, Caracas besides has immense interior problems, which according to experts can be fuelled externally. US president Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday that he was on the telephone with Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.
The Information Service was prepared by the editorial squad of Polish Thought.
