Polish thought Information Service 12.10.2026
Poland. erstwhile organization politician Janusz Palikot Łukasz Gibala definitely wins the second circular of early elections for president of Krakow. According to Ipsos, he won 61 percent of the votes, while the OGB poll points to support of 64.1 percent. His rival, Senator Citizen Coalition Monika Piątkowska, received 39 and 35.9 percent of the votes respectively. If the forecasts are confirmed, Gibala will take office after the referendum cancelled Alexander Miszalski.
Poland. Geopoliticist and Political Analyst Krzysztof Wojchal I want UkraPol. He stated that the Polish-Ukrainian federation could importantly strengthen the position of both countries in Europe. In his opinion, however, the Ukrainians cannot be persuaded to do so solely by arguments of common benefit. The commentator argues that it belongs to “force” Kiev. Wojczal presented his position during a Thursday conversation with Igor Jank on the Open Channel.
European Union. Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo announced that he would propose a complete halt to the issue of tourist visas to Russian citizens by all EU countries. In his view, the free travel of Russians across Europe poses a threat to the safety of associate States, inter alia due to the anticipation of sabotage.
United States. The United States talks about Poland's permanent membership of the G20 and wants to do so “as shortly as possible”, the US State Department confirmed. Warsaw participates in this year's group's work at Washington's peculiar invitation, but permanent membership would require the approval of all states, including the Russian Federation.
United States. “Volodymyr Zelenski had many opportunities to end the war on Russia, but he did not take advantage of them,” said the president of the United States Donald Trump. The American president besides stated that it was time for Ukraine to elect a fresh leader. These words fall the day after president Donald Trump announced that he had concluded an agreement allowing the Russian Federation to supply diesel to planet markets.
United States. president of the United States Donald Trump reported on Sunday that Russia and Ukraine agreed to immediately halt common attacks on energy infrastructure. According to the American leader, the agreement accepted both sides of the conflict. Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenski declared support for Donald Trump's announced suspension of attacks on energy infrastructure on Sunday evening. However, he stressed the request to support Russia as well. Kiev is presently awaiting details of the agreement from the American side. Head of EU diplomacy Kaja Kallas ensured, in turn, that the European Union does not intend to reduce force on Moscow.
Ukraine. Leader of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenski declared on Sunday that he was ready to organise elections in his country if Russia agreed to a 60-day ceasefire. In this way he responded to criticism from the president of the United States Donald Trumpwho suggested the request to change the Ukrainian leader.
Ukraine. According to Kresy, the head of the Ukrainian Institute of National Memory Alexander Alfiorov assessed that relations between Poland and Ukraine should be based on common respect for national interests, not on the concept of relationship between "brother nations". Referring to historical disputes, including those concerning the Ukrainian Volynian crime, he stressed that Kiev is ready for dialog but does not intend to take action contrary to its own interests. The head of the Ukrainian IPN emphasises "Every country operates in accordance with its interests. This communicative that we should live in relationship as fellow nations does not work. Russia and I besides “we lived in friendship” in the 20th century.”
Estonia. Prime Minister of Estonia Kristen Michal He powerfully criticized the president of the United States Donald Trump to ease sanctions on Russian diesel. In his opinion, this step runs counter to Russia's current policy of reducing the gross from energy exports. Kristen Michal stated: "In Estonia and the European Council this week we should discuss whether we can rapidly increase support for Ukraine to turn Russian refineries into ruins"
Finland. Ukraine is expected to receive a package of ammunition for F-16 fighters from Finland in the coming days – reported Volodymyr Zelenski After talking to the president Alexander Stubb. According to Ukrainian leader, arms is to be used, among others, to combat Russian drones.
Palestinian Autonomy. 91-year-old president Mahmud Abbas He postponed elections to Parliament of the Palestinian Authority, which were originally scheduled for November this year. Jasir Arafat's companion attempts to hold the election, according to many analysts, due to the fact that he fears losing his formation – Fatahu.
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