- 4d ago
Nawrocki leads trust poll as Bosak surges 10 points and Czarnek plunges
President Karol Nawrocki remains the most trusted politician in Poland with 51.3%, but the July IBRiS/Onet survey shows a 10-point jump for Confederation's Krzysztof Bosak and a 6.4-point slide for PiS PM candidate Przemysław Czarnek.
- 5d ago
Poland's foreign ministry blasts Putin's 'primitive disinformation' on western Ukraine
Polish authorities have issued a sharp rebuttal after Vladimir Putin said Ukraine would eventually lose its western regions to neighbours including Poland, Hungary and Romania. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the remarks a cynical attempt to drive a wedge between Kyiv and its allies.
- Jul 27
Sikorski leads Tusk as preferred PM for Civic Coalition, poll finds; 58% expect coalition to lose power
25.2% of respondents in a SW Research survey picked Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski as a better prime minister for a future Civic Coalition government, ahead of incumbent Donald Tusk at 17.1%, while a separate IBRiS poll shows 58.3% believe the ruling coalition will not retain power after the next elections.
- Jul 23
EU adopts 21st sanctions package against Russia, targeting banks, shadow fleet and oil price cap
The package extends the $44/barrel oil price cap, blacklists 32 more banks, and for the first time targets vessels aiding Russia's shadow fleet, while a last-minute Greek LNG exemption unlocked the deal.
- Jul 21
President Nawrocki's approval hits record 56% as parliament ratings slip
A July CBOS poll shows 56% of Poles approve of President Karol Nawrocki's performance, the highest since he took office, while the Sejm and Senate see their ratings decline.
- Jul 21
Poland warns Russia may use captured Ukrainian drones for false-flag attacks, convenes security committee
Defence minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said Moscow recently seized a significant number of Ukrainian drones and could deploy them to stage attacks under a false flag, with the government security committee set to meet Tuesday at 8:00.
- Jul 20
Lithuanian defense minister warns Poland and Baltics are Russia's next targets after Ukraine failures
Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas says Moscow may seek a new escalation after setbacks in Ukraine, with intelligence pointing to possible attacks on critical infrastructure.
- Jul 9
Polish ministers hail NATO summit above expectations as Europe assumes more defense responsibility
Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said all Polish goals were met, from fuel pipeline expansion to Patriot missile servicing, while praising the unity of the Polish delegation and NATO's reaffirmed commitment to collective defense.
- Jul 8
Nawrocki after Ankara NATO summit: Alliance united, path to permanent US bases in Poland open
President Karol Nawrocki declared the NATO summit in Ankara a success, saying the alliance is united and the political path to a permanent US military presence in Poland is now open.
- Jul 8
Trump grants Ukraine license to produce Patriot missiles at NATO summit, but production may take years
President Trump announced at the NATO summit in Ankara that the US will grant Ukraine a license to produce Patriot air defense systems, a long-sought goal for Kyiv. Experts caution that starting production could take years due to technological and supply-chain hurdles.
- Jul 6
Sikorski warns of Russian false-flag drone attack ahead of NATO summit, urges allies to stay united
Poland's foreign minister told CNN that Russia may stage a false-flag operation using drones to fabricate a pretext for escalation, while reaffirming Warsaw's trust in US security guarantees on the eve of the NATO summit in Ankara.
- Jul 4
Ukraine warns Poland of Russian forgery operation on Volhynia massacre, set for July 5
Ukraine's disinformation agency says the FSB will release fake WWII documents tomorrow to deepen the Polish-Ukrainian rift, amid a diplomatic crisis over historical memory.
- Jul 3
President Nawrocki widens lead in Polish trust poll, Tusk distrust climbs to 49%
President Karol Nawrocki regained lost ground in the latest CBOS trust survey, pulling ahead of his rivals after two months of decline, while Prime Minister Donald Tusk saw distrust grow to 49%.
- Jul 2
Hungary revokes refugee status for Polish ex-justice minister Ziobro and aide, clearing path for US extradition
Budapest has revoked refugee status for former Polish justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro, his wife, and ex-deputy Marcin Romanowski, raising the prospect of a U.S. extradition battle.
- Jul 1
President Nawrocki meets defence minister to coordinate Poland's NATO summit stance
Polish President Karol Nawrocki and Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz met at the Presidential Palace on Wednesday to forge a unified national stance ahead of next week's NATO gathering.
- Jun 29
Poland signs multi-billion-euro deal with Sweden for three A26 submarines under Orka programme
Polish and Swedish governments signed execution agreements in Gdynia for three A26 Blekinge-class submarines, the largest contract in the history of the Polish Navy, including a bridging solution and industrial cooperation.
- Jun 28
Latvian intelligence warns Russia may stage provocations on NATO's eastern flank to test alliance cohesion
Polish foreign minister Radosław Sikorski says recent Putin remarks are preparation for a false-flag operation, as Latvian intelligence and a senior NATO politician warn of possible Russian hybrid attacks on Poland or the Baltic states.
- Jun 27
Foreign Minister Sikorski suggests renaming Jasionka airport after UPA victims, then learns it already bears the Ulma family name
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski criticised President Karol Nawrocki's decision to strip Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle, calling it humiliating, and proposed naming the Jasionka airport after victims of UPA. Presidential aides quickly pointed out the airport already honours the Ulma family, a gaffe Sikorski later acknowledged.
- Jun 16
Warsaw prosecutors refuse to investigate Sikorski for calling Macierewicz a 'nutjob' in parliament
Warsaw prosecutors will not investigate Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski for calling opposition MP Antoni Macierewicz a 'nutjob' during a Sejm debate, ruling the matter should be handled as a private prosecution.
- Jun 13
Polish president to push for permanent US base during Trump's 80th birthday UFC gala
President Karol Nawrocki will attend Donald Trump's 80th birthday celebration at the White House, using the non-official visit to press for a permanent American military presence in Poland as Washington signals force reductions in Europe.
