Information Service of Polish thought 20.01.2026
Poland. Wave of collective redundancies in Poland. At the end of 2025, the most reported group redundancies were recorded in Silesia and Mazovia – according to the data of the labour offices referred to by Bankier. In Silesia, people lose their jobs most frequently in the mining and mining sectors. In Mazowsze, exemptions are planned, among others, in Orange Poland, Playtika Poland and Capital Service.
Poland. Chopin Airport The Ukrainian Illia S. with equipment for jamming electronic systems. The revealed information shows the disgrace of Polish services. The detention of the Ukrainian at Chopin Airport, initially presented as the efficient operation of the services, in fact exposed serious organisational and procedural gaps. This case was described by Onetu journalists. Although the airport formally belongs to critical infrastructure, the man stayed there for at least 9 days before his presence attracted real interest from the services. Due to the deficiency of appropriate preparation and training, this equipment was not seen as a serious threat for a long time.
United States. Trump believes that the war in Ukraine is simply a problem primarily for Europe, not America. president of the United States Donald Trump in an interview with NBC News stated: "Europe should focus on the war on Russia and Ukraine, because, frankly, you can see what all of this has led to". The president of the United States added that the situation in Ukraine, not Greenland, should be a "object of European interest". He reiterated the view that the US must take Greenland for "national security".
United States. president of the United States Donald Trump will take part in this year's yearly gathering of the planet economical Forum in Davos personally. Last year he only connected online. The 56th edition of the planet economical Forum in Davos will take place on 19-23 January and will run under the motto "The Spirit of Dialogue".
United States. president of the United States Donald Trump plans to rebuild a super powerful bunker in the White home – CNN reports. The facility was under the destroyed last year by the east wing of the mansion. The station emphasizes that the U.S. President's plans are covered in secrecy, there is not much information in public space about this.
United States. The U.S. administration sold oil from Venezuela for $500 million, and placed funds in abroad bank accounts to defend them from possible occupation. president Donald Trump's decision sparked criticism from the organization Joe Bidenawho challenge the legality of creating offshore accounts controlled by the President.
Russian Federation. peculiar envoy of Russian president Vladimir Putin Kiril Dmitriev He will go to the Swiss hotel Davos this week and meet with members of the United States delegation," Reuters reported. Main negotiator from Ukraine, Rustem Dyingow, confirmed that talks with US representatives on the resolution of the ongoing war with Russia will proceed in Davos.
Ukraine. Kiev loses the war with Moscow. In the first 2 weeks of January, Ukraine managed to shoot down only 26 of the 73 rockets launched by Russia, which means 36% effectiveness. By comparison, the monthly average from October 2022 was around 60%. These indicators explain the effectiveness of Russian attacks, which led to the cut off of hundreds of thousands of people from electricity and heat.
Ukraine. Ukrainians will admit defeat. According to the safety Service of Ukraine (SBU), since October 2025 Russian forces attacked 11 hydroelectric plants, 45 large CHP plants, 49 heat plants and 151 substations nationwide. The attacks were carried out utilizing Iskander ballistic missiles, Kalibr, Ch-101 and Ch-69 maneuvering missiles and Shahed drones. Gen. Leon Komornicki, the erstwhile Deputy Head of the General Staff of the Polish Army, does not hide his pessimistic assessment of the situation. "The worst before Ukraine and Ukrainians. It won't get any better, it just gets worse. This is realism, and these are real opportunities that are weakening over time."
Ukraine. The Russians attacked 3 heat and power plants in the capital of Ukraine, many high-voltage lines and city boiler houses. Over 370 000 households were deprived of electricity supplies. The impact of the attack was besides recorded in the dniepropetrovsk and Zaporosian circuits, where harm to the transmission network caused extended failures. The power outages besides affected Odessa.
Ukraine. South Ukraine Russian aviation utilized a evidence number of KAB gliders. How the Ukrainian military transferred Wołoszyn In a conversation with the Suspilne Channel, 106 specified attacks were reported within 24 hours. The military described the situation at the front close Hulaipol. It points out that the Russians keep a constant strength of storms and clashes while expanding the usage of FPV drones. In 1 afternoon, about 1800 drone strikes were recorded.
Ukraine. Head of the Ministry of abroad Affairs of Ukraine Andrij Sybiha He wrote: “The warmth of Ukraine from the world. We address all Ukrainian communities abroad, partners, friends and benefactors worldwide with an appeal to support the Ukrainian people during this time of utmost frost and brutal Russian panic (...) Today I have instructed all our abroad diplomatic facilities to launch urgent fund-raising actions akin to those carried out late by our Polish friends‘.
Greenland/Netherlands/Germany. Naval officers of the Netherlands will leave Greenland – the Dutch Ministry of Defence reported. On Sunday the island rushed to leave the German tactical reconnaissance team. This happened the day after U.S. president Donald Trump announced his intention to impose duties on states opposed to American plans for Greenland. The Netherlands and Germany are among them.
Germans. German press criticizes US President's planned Donald Trump taking control of Greenland, informing that a force annexation of the island would mean the final end of NATO. “Sueddeutsche Zeitung” writes straight that “Soyusz is finished”. The paper says: “The situation is as follows: NATO's leading power is punishing another members of the Alliance for having deployed soldiers with the approval of the NATO state, Denmark, in its territory, and thus in the NATO area. It is something so crazy and imperialistic that you gotta repeat this conviction to realize its content and in addition believe it‘.
Switzerland. The planet economical Forum opens in Davos. The first gathering will be held without the founder Klaus Schwabwhich has been expelled by its own control body. This year's summit is different from all, and behind the scenes there are discussions on how Europe's fresh order should look without the United States. According to the Swiss press, a planet based on belief in free trade, globalisation, central banks, the Euro-Atlantic alliance and marketplace capitalism is collapsing. The gathering in Davos may be the beginning of a “new planet order”. possibly there will be a coalition of willing to prosecute "global capitalist prosperity" without US participation.
Serbia. The Hungarian fuel company MOL will take over the shares of the Russian company Gazprom Neft in the NIS refinery in Serbia. The destiny of the Serbian plant, mostly owned by Russia and thus sanctioned by the US and the European Union, has weighed in the last fewer weeks. Nationals were threatened with oil shortages and a massive crisis in many dependent industries. Now there's a chance that the refinery can work without restrictions. The MOL Group signed a binding framework agreement with the Russian company Gazprom Neft on the acquisition of 56,15 % of shares in the Serbian refinery Naftna Industria Srbić (NIS).
Bulgaria. president of Bulgaria Rumen Radew, whose word of office ends next year, he declared that he was resigning to participate in the forthcoming early parliamentary elections. His place will be the vice president. Iliana Jotovto appoint a provisional Prime Minister and an election date.
Latvia. In the last 2 weeks, at least 3 people have been arrested in Latvia who have been found to be related to the Russian peculiar Services, reported the LETA agency. Suspects were to supply information on the transport of military equipment, drone factories and persons supporting Ukraine. These people are to be associated with the movement of anti-fascist fans.
Moldova. Chisinau takes steps to formally retreat from the Commonwealth of Independent States (IDP) – announced on Monday the Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the MFA of Moldova Mihai Popsoi. Pro-European and anti-Russian president of Moldova Maia Sandu calls for its country to join the EU before the end of the decade. She besides condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine and accused Moscow of leading a hybrid war against Chishinev. In December, the Parliament of Moldova approved the termination of 3 CIS agreements: visa-free travel agreements, import and export taxes agreements and payments between economical organisations.
Syria. Following the withdrawal of Kurdish forces, an unknown number of militants of the alleged muslim State escaped from prison in the east state of Ash-Shaddada, the Syrian army reported on Monday. The Kurds confirmed they lost control of the prison.
Iran. A high-ranking Iranian parliamentarian announced that the authorities could lift the net block in the coming days," said Reuter Agency. The situation in many cities is inactive tense and mass arrests are ongoing, reported by Iran Wire.
Afghanistan. The alleged muslim State confessed to attacking a Chinese restaurant in the capital of Afghanistan, Kabul. At least 7 people were killed in the explosion. "The muslim State in Afghanistan has placed Chinese citizens on its list of targets, peculiarly in the light of the expanding number of crimes committed by the Chinese government against oppressed Uighur Muslims," wrote a group message quoted by SITE.
Guatemala. president of Guatemala Bernardo Arevalo announced on Sunday a 30-day emergency following fresh attacks on police officers and riots in 3 prisons. The military took control of 3 prisons and freed the hostages. 7 police officers were killed.
Venezuela. In fresh weeks, the fresh Venezuelan authorities have released 143 political prisoners who have been detained during the reign Nicolása Maduro. The United States insisted that they be released.
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