Information Service of Polish thought 16.01.2026
Poland. Hungary hits the head of the MFA Radosław Sikorski. Head of the Hungarian MFA Peter Szijjarto called the head of diplomacy in Poland ‘fanatic, pro-war agent Soros’.
Poland. Iranian Ambassador to Poland Eisa Kamela he was summoned to the Ministry of abroad Affairs in connection with ongoing protests in that country. hotel directed by Radosław Sikorski He stated: "The force against freedom of speech, association or peaceful manifestations is unacceptable and is not an effective means of achieving political objectives".
Poland. Ministry of abroad Affairs calls for immediately leave Iran and advises against any travel to that country. The interior situation in Iran is unstable, as reported in the authoritative MFA communication published on X.
Poland. president Nawrocki against Russia. During a gathering with the Diplomatic Corps, the president Karol Nawrocki He said Russia has been pursuing an imperial policy for centuries, which is now manifested by aggression and attacks on civilian targetslike schools and hospitals. president Nawrocki noted that imperialism is an integral part of Russian state identity. According to him, it serves the legitimacy of power, which has no demonstration of modernisation successes. He besides added that: "Russian imperialism is so not an anomaly, nor simply what we call putinism. Unfortunately, we request to realize around the planet that this imperialism will not vanish with the current host in the Kremlin‘.
Poland. president of Poland Karol Nawrocki undertakes to urge the authorities of the countries of east Europe and further allies to work together against “imperial Russia”. The president of Poland added: "I will mobilize the countries of the region, as well as our further-located allies to joint decisions that will effectively deter and discourage Russia from continuing an aggressive, neo-imperial policy".
Poland. president of Poland Karol NawrockiHe wants a reparation from Germany. During the fresh Year's gathering with the Diplomatic Corps, the president discussed the reparations from Germany. president Karol Nawrocki stated: "Beyond legal responsibility, there is inactive moral, political and financial responsibility."
Poland. According to the government, Poland is constantly the mark of cyber attacks. In fresh days of last year, there has been an unsuccessful attack on a number of electricity-producing installations. In view of this situation, a gathering was held before noon with Prime Minister Donald Tusk, ministers liable for energy safety and services.
Poland. Ukrainian investigators applied for extradition Aleksandra Butiagin. The Russian archaeologist was detained in Poland and was arrested. The court has decided to postpone the case. Russian defenders have requested the exclusion of the justice Dariusz Łubowski. This was justified by concerns about his impartiality. The case was adjourned indefinitely until another justice was appointed.
European Union. It's 4 days from now. A Europe-wide farmers' protest in Strasbourg will take place on 20 January. It is an initiative of French organizations supported by Copa-Cogeca. Around 10,000 farmers from all EU countries, accompanied by around 1,000 tractors from France and Belgium, will pass before the EP headquarters, where the demonstration will take place. Farmers will demand, among another things, a halt to the trade agreement with Mercosur, a strong and well-financial Common Agricultural Policy after 2027 and fair trade rules protecting EU standards.
United States. The American press says During the aggression against Venezuela, American forces were to usage a fresh weapon that allowed them to rapidly deal with soldiers protecting Nicolas Maduro.One military spoke of a wave blast that knocked him to the ground, prevented him from moving and led to hemorrhaging and feeling in his head “as if it exploded from the inside.” These reports were indirectly confirmed by the White House. From the guard's account, the Americans have succeeded in eliminating hundreds of protecting Maduro of the people, while bearing no losses. The witness estimated that technology was utilized another than anything he'd always seen and heard of. Venezuelan military said: “They fired something, I don’t know how to describe it. It was like a very intense sound wave. abruptly I felt my head detonate from the inside.”
United States. “The fresh York Times” reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanjahu He personally addressed the president of the United States Donald Trump asking to postpone the planned attack on Iran. Although Israel has been the main advocate of hard politics toward Tehran so far, fear of massive rocket retaliation. In a akin tone, US allies in the Persian Gulf were to speak. Representatives of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Egypt over the past 2 days have been making intensive calls to Washington with a clear message: the US attack will lead to the destabilisation of the full region.
United States. Press reports Taiwan and the United States have reached a groundbreaking trade agreement, which foresees immense investments in the American semiconductor manufacturing industry. According to the Department of Commerce, Taiwanese technology companies will invest at least $250 billion in the construction of chip factories in the US. The Government of Taiwan is to further support these actions by guaranteeing loans for the same amount.
United States. The U.S. took over another tanker associated with Venezuela," Reuters reported on Thursday. As determined, the action took place before gathering US president Donald Trump with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. At a meeting, Maria Corina Machado presented her Nobel medal to US president Donald Trump in the White House. She besides stressed that she did not trust interim president Delcy Rodriguez.
Russian Federation. president of Russia Vladimir Putin gave a speech at a press conference on abroad policy principles to guide Moscow. He said: “We believe that it is worth returning to substantive discussion in order to make the conditions for a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine. The sooner the better. Our country strives for a lasting and lasting peace that will reliably guarantee the safety of all‘. At the same time, he added that: "Not everyone, including Kiev and supporting capitals, is ready for peace." The Russian president further stressed that: "Today, dozens of countries in the planet endure from a deficiency of respect for their sovereign rights, chaos and lawlessness, and at the same time have no power and resources to defend themselves... It seems a more sensible way out of this situation is to insist on the adherence of global law by all members of the global community and to supply real aid to the emerging new, fairer, multipolar order of the world.‘.
Russian Federation. The Russian Ministry of abroad Affairs reacted sharply to London's plans to block Russian ships and possibly military presence in Ukraine. Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zacharova warned that British soldiers would become a “legal target” for Moscow, and Britain risks straight engaging in war.
Russian Federation. Ukrainian planet Reserve Champion in Water Jumps Sofija Walerijiwna Lyskun He chooses Russia. Born in Lugansk, Lyskun decided to accept Russian citizenship and compete internationally under the flag of Russia. She has been called a traitor and collaborator in Ukrainian media for respective months.
Ukraine. Chief The global Committee of the Red Cross in Ukraine will be called upon by the Ukrainian MFA to supply explanations. This is simply a fresh message from the committee condemning attacks on critical infrastructure "Recent attacks on critical infrastructure in Ukraine and Russia have left millions of people without access to electricity, water and heating” . Head of the MFA of Ukraine Andrij Sybiha He said: "The false alignment of the moral aggressor and the states that defend themselves is unacceptable". Michał Lubski au Polish thought Club He wrote: “I do not agree with the Ukrainian explanation of the origins of the war, but it can be accepted as a platform for discussion. It is good that Ukrainians realize that sometimes force is essential to fight aggressors. This may yet make them halt talking nonsense and effort to equalize the unimaginable massacres of the flags to the essential postwar conditions of the Vistula Operation‘.
Ukraine. Head of MON Ukraine Mikhail Fedorov He said: “I want to be realistic. Ministry of defence hits my hands with a deficit of 300 billion hryvnia (about $7 billion), 2,000,000 (2 million) Ukrainians wanted by the police and 200,000 people who voluntarily left the service‘
Ukraine. Leader of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenski corresponds to the president of the United States Donald Trump. for his message that – “I think he (Wladimir Putin – ed.) is ready to make a deal. I think Ukraine is little ready." erstwhile asked straight what stands in the way, he replied, “Zelenski”. According to the Ukrainian leader, this is not true. Zelenski stated: "Ukraine has never been and will never be an obstacle to the way to peace."
Ukraine. It was close to the Russians hitting the drone in a monumental monument to the criminal Stepan Bandera. The drone hit a fewer meters away. Part of the proukrains reported that the drone struck an area adjacent to the playground, forgetting the monument of an anti-Polish terrorist.
Ukraine. Star of Ukrainian sports b. gymnast Irina Deruugina She called the Russian animals. Deruugina said: “I consider them animals. I can't see them in any way. We do not communicate, we do not welcome, we do not have contact." This attitude was criticised, among another things, on American sports portals.
Ukraine. Silver Olympic medalist in sports gymnastics Ilja Kowtun, was named a ‘traitor’ after he changed his nationality from Ukrainian to Croatian. president of the Olympic Committee of Ukraine The Hutcajt defect stated: “Here he was a hero, there he is nobody.”
Slovakia. Government Andrei Babisha received a vote of confidence. 108 coalition MPs voted against, all opposition MPs opposed. Czech media draw attention to the evidence long debate that preceded the vote. It lasted nearly 26 hours.
Serbia. Serbian intelligence, in collaboration with Russian FSB, conducted a series of sonic weapons experiments on dogs. It is likely that the authorities utilized this weapon in a mild way to the anti-government cricket demonstrators in March 2025. president of Serbia Alexandar Vučić announced a "comprehensive" investigation against spreading "brutal lies".
Iran. Despite government announcements, execution of a 26-year-old demonstrators Erfan Soltani was not carried out as confirmed by his family.
China.Beijing recorded the world's largest trade surplus in 2025, a 20% increase compared to 2024. The past year was the year in which the largest maker in the planet opposed US trade pressure, expanding exports to another planet markets. In total, China's abroad trade reached $6.48 trillion, announced the General Customs Administration on Wednesday, and trade has been increasing for the ninth year in a row. His trade surplus – the measurement of how much more the country exports than imports – amounted to a evidence $1.2 trillion.
Philippines. nipponese abroad Minister Toshimitsu Motega signed an acquisition and common service agreement with Filipino abroad Minister Theresa Lazaro during a ceremony in Manila, during which Japan besides announced fresh safety and economical improvement assistance to the Philippines.
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