Polish thought Information Service 09.12.2025
Poland. Ukrainian spies in Warsaw? Three Ukrainians were arrested after the Warsaw police found a spy device detector and hacking equipment in their vehicle. Men were incapable to indicate why they purchased these items. erstwhile asking more precise questions, they forgot English and pretended not to realize what they were saying," said the sergeant. Capper Wojtek. In the prosecutor's office, the detainees heard allegations of fraud, computer fraud and the acquisition of computer devices and programs adapted to commit crimes, including attempts to harm IT data of peculiar importance to the defence of the country.
Poland. Yesterday the Prime Minister Donald Tusk He wrote at X: "As I announced, Poland was exempted from the work to receive migrants under the EU relocation mechanism". In 2 politicians, he didn't indicate how much time. In practice, Poland has not been excluded, but has only been given the chance to postpone for a year the forced entry of illegal immigrants. This is powerfully opposed by representatives of the ruling coalition, who argue that the European Commission's decision to exclude Poland is final.
Poland. The first proceeding of the head of the Confederation of the Polish Crown began in the territory Court for Warsaw-South Prague Grzegorz Braun. The politician is to be responsible, among another things, for extinguishing Khanuk candles in the Sejm or trespassing at the National Institute of Cardiology. The suspect has filed motions to exclude the justice and change the prosecutor. He didn't plead guilty.
European Union. Leaders of 7 EU countries, including Prime Minister Donald Tusk, in a joint letter to the president of the European Council, Antoni Costa and the Head of the European Commission Ursuli von der Leyen called for the swift adoption of an EU support mechanics for Ukraine based on a alleged reparation debt utilizing frozen Russian assets. von der Leyen herself advocates this solution, but Belgium blocks it.
United States. president of the United States Donald Trump criticised the European Union's decision to impose EUR 120 million of fines on the X platform Elona Muska. On Monday's speech to journalists in the White House, he described it as “disgusting” and expressed his surprise that Brussels could make specified a decision.
Ukraine. Voiced by Ukrainian Parliament budget for 2026 does not take account of increases for soldiers, but grants MEPs 3 times more backing for political activity. Following the loud “Midas” scandal, this increase is translated as an action to prevent possible corruption. At the same time, the budget states that In 2026, the country needs EUR 60,000,000 outside support.
Ukraine. Leader of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenski announced that the Ukrainians would already present an updated peace plan to the United States today. He pointed out that the agreement on territories had not yet been reached, and the plan itself now has 20 points.
Ukraine. Leader of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenski announced that he was ready to come to Poland for the first gathering with the president Karol Nawrockiif he receives an appropriate invitation. He besides announced that he invited the Polish president to Ukraine.
Ukraine. Bloomberg posted an interview on Monday 8 December with Zelenski Volodymyr. The president of Ukraine admitted that there was a stalemate in peace talks. He explained that the negotiations had stopped due to the fact that the common position of Donbas had not yet been established. Zelenski emphasized that the US, Russia and Ukraine have completely different visions regarding the solution to the territory in the east of Ukraine.
Belgium. Leader of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenski visited Brussels after talks in London with key European politicians, including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, president of France Emmanuel Macron and Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merzem. The subject of the talks was efforts to scope a peace agreement in the ongoing war. Poland was not invited to any of these talks.
Hungary. Budapest says decisively “not for migrants”. ‘Hungary will not accept a single migrant or pay for one” wrote the Prime Minister of Hungary on Monday on platform X Viktor Orban, commenting on the preliminary approval of the European Commission's plan for a solidarity mechanics by the Heads of the EU Home Office. In the view of the spokesperson for the Hungarian Government Zoltana Kovacs The EU decision is "a punishment for Hungary's success". "Hungary, the only EU country to halt illegal migration, will now be forced to show solidarity to countries that have not protected their borders. Since 2015, more than 6 million illegal immigrants have entered Europe. Hungary stopped them at their border. Effect? No illegal immigrants in Hungary. Yet Brussels demands that we pay the bill for the chaos of others," Kovacs noted on platform X.
Hungary/Turkey. Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban announced after talks with the president of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan In Istanbul, Turkey will guarantee the safety of supply of Russian energy natural materials to Hungary. Prime Minister Orban added: “Russia will supply gas and oil to us. That is why we agreed with president Erdogan that we will proceed to usage the Turkey route, and I would like to thank him for ensuring the safety of these supplies." Turkey's president added: "Since the start of the war Turkey has spared no effort to guarantee fair and lasting peace through diplomacy."
The Netherlands. The Dutch Government decided on Monday to end EUR 700 million in additional funds to support Ukraine in 2025. Earlier, the parliamentary majority had called for increased assistance for Kiev.
Great Britain. London is afraid of Russia's rising naval force. "The advantage Britain had in the Atlantic since the end of planet War II is at stake," said Royal Navy chief of staff Gen. Gwyn Jenkins. According to the British commander, “presence is maintained, but slightly”. In a speech delivered at the global Conference of the Maritime Forces in London, Jenkins stressed the importance of maritime defence, saying that "in practice all our trade, data (telecomputers) and energy flow either at or below the sea." "This is virtually our lifeline, both for us as an island nation and for NATO."
Moldova. Moldova's safety services have detected and thwarted this year's effort to transfer US$107 million by the Kremlin in the cryptocurrency of the pro-Russian parties, reported on Sunday the head of the Moldovan Ministry of abroad Affairs, Mihai Popsoi, quoted by public tv Moldova1. The Russian side calls it brazen provocation.
India. Delhi resumed purchases of Russian oil, utilizing a $5 per barrel discount, contracted deliveries for January for state refineries. Russia and India have concluded an economical cooperation agreement by 2030, ensuring the improvement of trade and continued supply of fuels. Oil prices in planet markets are expanding at the beginning of the fresh trade week. Investors closely follow reports of Russian oil purchases by India.
Thailand/Cambodia. Thailand began fresh attacks along the Cambodian border. After the July clashes in which respective twelve people were killed, both sides accuse each another of breaking an American ceasefire. The Thai Ministry of Defence reported that more than 35,000 residents had left border areas in search of shelter. More people left for relatives in another regions. Cambodia besides evacuated residents of respective villages on its side of the border.
The Information Service was prepared by the editorial squad of Polish Thought.
