Information Service of Polish thought 19.02.2026
Poland. Radio Maryja informs that the Prime Minister's government Donald Tusk established 18 Centres for the Integration of Foreigners without informing the public. The facilities were created without consultation with residents and are to be located among others in Koszalin, Słupsk, Gdansk and Szczecin.
United States. According to American analysts, The mediate East War is coming. Administration of the president of the United States Donald Trump It is in a situation where the possible conflict with Iran seems to be becoming increasingly probable," said Axios. The military operation would have a much larger scale than erstwhile activities in Venezuela and could have lasted for weeks, involving American and Israeli forces. “There is simply a 90% chance that in the next fewer weeks we will see actions,” said people around Trump.
United States. The American press says that the United States and Israel are likely to strike Iran soon. The strike is to be much stronger than the 12-day Israel-led war last June, to which the United States yet joined. According to Israeli officials, Tel-Awiw is preparing to attack in the next fewer days. However, any sources from the United States talk of a longer, indefinite period.
United States. White home spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt stated that the positions of the US and Iran are inactive very divergent. As she added, Donald Trump has a decision to make whether to launch an attack on Tehran. On Wednesday night Thursday, media monitoring military activity in the waters and in the air reported that the US had sent the largest air fleet to the mediate East so far. According to Israeli commentators, any diplomatic missions withdrew part of their service from Iran.
United States. Leader of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenski one more time criticized in the United States. White home spokesperson Karoline Leavitt She referred to Volodymyr Zelenski's remarks on the unfair, in his view, attitudes of the US, which are to put force mainly on Ukraine in negotiations with Russia. She said: The president (Trump – ed.) finds this full situation very unfair, not only for Russians and Ukrainians who have lost their lives, but besides for American taxpayers‘. Pointing out that Trump "engaged immense amounts of time and energy" in an effort to end the war in Ukraine.
Russian Federation. Russia during negotiations on the end of the war in Ukraine intends to request NATO to fix “on paper” the promise of not widening east, informed the Russian paper ‘Iswiestija’ citing its sources at the Russian embassy in Belgium. Furthermore, according to the embassy representative, the Russian authorities insist on the annulment of the decision taken at the Bucharest Summit in 2008, at which NATO countries agreed that Ukraine and Georgia should become members of the alliance in the future. According to the conservative American press, president Donald Trump is ready for specified a concession.
Russian Federation. Russia stands up for Cuba. president of Russia Vladimir Putin stated that: "Another restrictions imposed on Cuba are unacceptable to us". There is simply a crisis on the South American island that has rapidly deepened as a consequence of Donald Trump's sanctions. Cubans deficiency food, fuel and drugs. Russian president Vladimir Putin met with the head of the Cuba MFA in the Kremlin Bruno Rodriguez. Head of the Russian MFA Sergei Lavrov reported Russia's pressures on the US to avoid full blockade of Cuba sea. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Pieskov denied that this subject should be discussed with Washington.
Ukraine. Zelenski was bitter after the U.S.-Russia-Ukraine negotiations, which Interia writes about among others. The leader of Ukraine stated: "It is we in Ukraine who always advance the position that Europe should be a associate in the process." The United States and Russia do not want a greater participation in the negotiations of the European Union countries.
Slovakia. The Slovak Government announced on Wednesday a state of emergency related to oil supplies. The authorities besides agreed to lend the Slovak refineries in Bratislava to 250,000 tons of oil from strategical stocks. O deficiency of supply by the “Friendship” pipeline Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico Blamed the leader of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenski. Social Democrats, sovereigns and nationalists straight call Ukraine an enemy state.
Slovakia/Hungary According to the Prime Minister Robert Ficy harm to the ‘Friendship’ pipeline has already been repaired and Zelenski deliberately suspends deliveries that are intended to harm Slovakia. Fico besides cited intelligence reports. The Slovak Prime Minister said that he instructed the Slovak Ambassador to Kiev to submit a note to the Ukrainian authorities demanding an explanation of the reasons for the deficiency of resumption of oil supplies. Fico besides wants representatives of Slovakia and Hungary to be able to personally see the state of transmission equipment on site in Brody due to the fact that they have no assurance in the Ukrainian authorities.
Slovakia/Hungary Bratislava and Budapest stopped supplying gas oil to Ukraine on Wednesday – the Hungarian abroad Minister said Peter Szijjarto and the Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico. Decisions were taken in consequence to the interruption of the transport of oil to both states moving Ukraine's relationship pipeline.
Slovakia/Hungary Head of the Hungarian MFA Peter Szijjarto besides stated that Budapest and Bratislava notified the European Commission to benefit from an earlier agreement under which they can import Russian oil by sea in the event of the cessation of supplies by land. The natural material will scope both countries in mid-March from Croatia.
Serbia. In respective cities of Serbia, protests were organised to respond to force during the Monday anti-government demonstration in fresh Sada. At least 3 people were injured during the event, as the organizers said. fresh Court a group of black men whose protesters identified as ruling supporters Serbian Progressive organization (SNS)She attacked students in front of the Serbian National Theatre. During 1 of the demonstrations, the flags of the European Union were burned.
Iran/Russia/China. Today, the Oman Gulf is to launch joint naval maneuvers of Iran, Russia and China. The Faras Agency reported that Iran and Russia will conduct naval exercises in the Oman Sea and the North Indian Ocean on Thursday. Councillor of the president of Russia Nikolai Patrushev As quoted by the Turkish agency of Anadol, he said that China would besides be active in the maneuvers. Nikolai Patrushev said that Russia is aiming to build a “multipolar planet order on the oceans” in consequence to the “hegemony of the West”. He added that "We will usage the possible of BRICS, which should now have a full, strategical maritime dimension. The Chinese press, in turn, recalls that the first naval exercises of the BRICS states, the "Wolta of Peace 2026", were held in January 2026 in the South Atlantic with the participation of Russia, China, Iran, the United arabian Emirates and South Africa.
Iran. Iranian authorities deploy Ghadir-class submarines in the Gulf. The ArmyRecognition portal has estimated that Tehran has about 28-30 submarines, most of which are miniature units designed for shallow Gulf waters, where they can be utilized to ambush enemy ships. CBS station reported that the Pentagon temporarily transfers any of its personnel from the mediate East to Europe and the US.
Israel/Palestine. Today's gathering of the Washington Peace Council with around 20 countries will address key issues of Gaza reconstruction. Donald Trump will uncover the details of a $5,000,000 relief plan. The gathering will be attended by representatives of around 20 countries. The gathering will be attended by representatives of around 20 countries, including Heads of State Indonesia, Romania, Argentina and Uzbekistan. Representatives will participate at the level of the Heads of Government Pakistan, Hungary and Egypt. The presence in the function of observers confirmed among others. Italy and the Czech Republic. Invitations to participate were besides received China, India, Brazil and Russia, however, their participation has not yet been officially confirmed. Poland as an observer will representI'm Martin the Helper.
Cuba. The situation in Cuba deteriorated rapidly after the United States intervention in Venezuela. By the end of last year, the Cuban economy was based on deliveries from an ally. After the president was abducted Nicolas Maduro American leader Donald Trump He first announced the suspension of oil transport and in late January issued a regulation imposing sanctions on the countries selling Cuba fuel. American threats have worked, among others, in Mexico, which stopped deliveries to the island. With the deficiency of oil and fuel, Cuba has been in expanding energy chaos for respective days. Food and medicines are besides increasingly scarce in the country.
Brazil. The Brazilian services provided a balance of this year's street carnival games. 53 deaths have been reported, mainly from drowning and violence. 83 people lost their lives last year.
The service prepared the editorial squad of Polish Thought.
