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Poland. The “Rzeczpospolita” included a text entitled “When the war is over, Poland will flood arms from Ukraine”. The end of the war in Ukraine means respective dozen, or even respective hundred, larger scale of smuggling – the service estimates. In Ukraine illegal arms trafficking from the front and in the hands of civilians flourished there – in 2022 it was issued to everyone to defend the country. There is simply a immense amount of weapons in Ukraine, and there is simply a large amount of russian weapons. Head of the Division for Combating Organized Crime of the CBS Adam Radoń He said: "Poland, as the front state of NATO and the EU, must be a filter that stops illegal exports of weapons from Ukraine". The "Trident" task is to prepare police officers to detect specified smuggling and break up organised crime groups.
Poland. Foreigners inactive show large interest in the Polish real property market, and this trend is growing. The latest statistic point to another record, and abroad buyers increasingly choose not only fresh apartments, but besides older venues, including those in blocks from the large album. The Ministry of Interior and Administration provided data, according to which in 2025 foreigners purchased over 17,7 1000 apartments in Poland and about 2.4 1000 utility premises. The largest group of buyers are Ukrainian citizens – only they acquired over 9,000 apartments in 2025.
Poland. president Karol Nawrocki personally decorated the erstwhile writer “Gazeta Wyborcza” Andrzej Pochobut the highest Polish state award of the Order of the White Eagle. Previously, the OOB was decorated with: Volodymyr Zelenski, Łeonid Kuczma, Bohdan Osadczuk, Aleksandra Kwasniewski, Leszek Balcerowicz, Bronisław Geremek, Viktor Yuszchenke, Petro Poroshenko, Antoni Macerewicz, Piotr Naimski, Adam Michnik is Jack Kuronia.
Poland. associate Konrad Berkovich was punished by the Marshal of the Sejm The Wizard for occurrence criticizing the genocide Israel is carrying out in the mediate East. In addition to the financial penalty, Vladimir Czarzasty made a motion against Berkowicz to the prosecution.
Ukraine. Manifestation of neo-Nazis in Ukraine. Today, in Lviv, “March Wyszywanek” or commemorative ceremonies took place. 83rd anniversary of the creation of the 14th Division of Grenadiers SS “Galizen”. During the march appeared a banner with the inscription “Banderers can not be stopped”.
Ukraine. Even 8 years in prison for anti-Semitism. The anti-Semitism Criminal Act was signed on Holocaust Memorial Day by Ukrainian leaderVolodymyr Zelenski. Ukraine is praised for this step by the Israeli authorities, as reported by The Times of Israel. Under fresh regulations, acts specified as incitement to hatred, discrimination or restrictions on anti-Semitic rights are penalized. Their execution will consequence in fines, restrictions or imprisonment of up to 3 years. Judgments may be increased to up to 5 years in the event of aggravating circumstances specified as violence, threats, fraud or abuse of power. For anti-Semitic actions in organised groups, perpetrators may be sentenced to imprisonment from 5 to 8 years. Adam Lubski from the Polish thought Club wrote: "This law could besides be called a regulation on the protection of Volodymyr Zelenski and his political environment".
Ukraine. The Ukrainian services stopped the organizers of the proceedings, in which the draft offered false documents, fictional employment or illegal travel abroad for up to $25,000, says the Kresa portal.
Ukraine. 24 Ukrainian companies have private air defence groups. These are companies with different forms of ownership, operating in respective regions of the country, including the Kharkiv, Odski, Kiev, Poltava and Zakarpackie circuits. In accordance with applicable regulations and in agreement with Air Force Command Ukraine can usage selected air defence systems.
Ukraine. Ukrainian forces attacked 2 tankers of the Russian shadow fleet at the entrance to the Russian port of Novorosyjsk on the Black Sea – reported the leader of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenski. He besides announced that his country would make the possible for long-range attacks.
Germans. Berlin's betting on the army. We are transforming the Bundeswehr into the strongest conventional army in Europe – announced the German Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius. Germany announced the first always integrated military strategy. defence Minister Boris Pistorius announced transforming the Bundeswehr into Europe's strongest conventional army – up to 460,000 soldiers, of which 260,000 in active service.
Germans. Berlin is to become NATO 3.0. The Pentagon confirms: Germany takes the lead in defending conventional Europe, and General Carsten Breuer will take the leadership of the NATO Military Committee in 2027.
Germans. The Pentagon has announced its decision to retreat about 5,000 American soldiers from Germany within 6-12 months. Virtual Poland reports that presently in Germany there are 35 to 37,000 U.S. military stations, making this country 1 of the key points of US presence in Europe.
Finland. The president of Finland supports the president of Estonia on the request to prepare for talks with the Russian Federation. president of Estonia Alar Karis He hosted last Tuesday (April 28) in Helsinki. At the end of the gathering with the president of Finland Alexander Stubb Both politicians stated that Europe should prepare to start a dialog with Moscow.
Armenia. Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk flew to Armenia to participate in the European Political Community Summit. Tusk's visit is to take 2 days. During the visit, the Prime Minister is to talk with the leader of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenski and Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney.
Israel. Minister of National safety of Israel Itamar Ben Gvir, celebrated his 50th birthday. Many politicians, journalists and celebrities from Israel were present at the party. The wife besides gave the politician a birthday cake “decorated” with a rope. "Congratulations to Minister Ben-Gwir. Sometimes dreams come true” The cake was a clear mention to government which introduces the death punishment by hanging for Palestinians in the West Bank who, according to Israel, would commit “terrorism”.
Lebanon. Despite the authoritative continuation of the ceasefire announced by the administration Donald TrumpIsrael escalates armed attacks on the northern neighbor. According to local television, Al Mayadeen, Israelis only conducted a full of 14 raids into Lebanon during the last 24 hours. Bullets fell, among others, on the city of Srifa. Rockets besides hit Sidikine and Ash-Shahabija.
Lebanon. Israel against Christians in Lebanon. The Israeli army acknowledged on Saturday that during its attacks it damaged a historical Catholic monastery close Jarun. In the media in Poland, the word of Israeli armed forces is constantly being utilized as the “most moral army in the world”.
United arabian Emirates (UAE). Perturbations are ongoing after the UAE has left Oil Exporting Countries Organisations. Saudi Arabia, Russia and 5 another OPEC+ countries agreed to increase their oil production limits for June. The regular ceiling is expected to emergence by 188,000 barrels and the decision is presented as an component of ‘co-operation for the stableness of the oil market’. The UAE criticised another arabian countries for their inaction against Iranian raids during the Israeli and US war against Iran, which has continued since 28 February.
China. Beijing openly ignores the latest US sanctions against Chinese oil refineries from Iran. The decision by the authorities puts global companies in an uncomfortable position: they must choose between the hazard of sanctions on the part of China and the consequences of the United States. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) officially prohibited the designation and compliance of US sanctions imposed on 5 home refineries, reports PAP behind the paper “Renmin Ribao”.
The service prepared the editorial squad of Polish Thought.
