Polish thought Information Service 19.12.2025
Poland. respective people, in large part Ukrainians, protested before closing Consulate of the Russian Federation in Gdańsk, as part of the action “Goodbye to the Empire”. President of the Pomeranian Ukrainian Union Branch in Poland Marta Koval, 1 of the organizers of the protest, said that they were saying goodbye to the staff of the facility "without regret" and wished them "a happy, wide journey back home (...) as far as possible from the civilized world". Gatherings raised slogans “The Glory of Ukraine”, “Back to the Russian Mira” and “To Moscow”. Protesters held a banner with a password "Detonation of tracks = threat to citizens". During the protest, Russian Consul General in Gdańsk Sergei Semionov He had to leave the consulate building through the back door. The facility, according to the decision of the Polish MFA, must be closed by 23 December and its staff must leave Poland.
Poland. Prime Minister Donald Tusk to proceed to transfer money to Ukraine. Prime Minister of Poland said: "We have a simple choice now – either money present or blood tomorrowIt’s okay. ” In another interview Prime Minister Tusk added: "In short, Polish independency will be threatened if it turns out that as a consequence of bad decisions or deficiency of decisions, e.g. from Europe, Ukraine would gotta capitulate (...) we know that Ukraine's independency removes the hazard of aggression or war from Polish borders, and the fall of Ukraine as a consequence of this war would mean direct threats to Poland.”
Poland. Leader of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenski landed in Warsaw. He's with the president today. Karol Nawrocki. The Ukrainian side was to insist that it besides meet with the Polish Prime Minister Donald Tuski. Volodymyr Zelenski informed before his visit to Poland that the Ukrainian delegation had set out to the United States to hold talks there on a draft agreement to end the Russian-Ukrainian War; these negotiations will take place on Friday and Saturday – sent to Interfax-Ukraine.
Poland. Head of the MON Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish announced full operational readiness of the 37th Air defence rocket squadron. Everything took place in the presence of the US Ambassador to Poland, Thomas Rose. U.S. Ambassador to Poland stated: "Today Warsaw becomes the first city in the planet full protected by the integrated anti-aircraft command strategy utilizing Patriot battery, integrated radar".
Poland. Head of the Ministry of abroad Affairs Marcin Kierwinski reported that the deportations of persons posing a threat to the country were carried out 15 times this year. In total, more than 9,000 foreigners left Poland in this way, of which 2 100 were forced.
Poland. Warsaw resumes production of anti-personnel mines for the first time since the Cold War. They will be deployed along the east border. Poland, together with Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania in March 2025, informed about the termination of the Ottawa Convention on the prohibition of the use, storage, production and transfer of anti-personnel mines and their destruction. The bill was signed in July by then president of Poland Andrzej Duda.
Poland. Ukrainian escaped convoys in Warsaw. Around the Investigative Arrest in Warsaw's Białołęka, police conducted an intense search for a man to escape convoys. The activities were attended by patrols from the Police territory Command Warsaw VI and a group of officers of the prevention troops and police guides with tracking dogs. The information provided shows that the event was to take place on After he was handed over to border guards, who carried out activities to deport a man from Poland. So far there's no information on the results of the search.
European Union. Farmers block roads in Brussels to protest the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Burning tires and hay. Police utilized teardrop gas and water cannons against thousands of farmers who converged on Thursday to Brussels, blocking the roads with tractors and throwing potatoes and eggs as European leaders gathered to discuss the disputed trade pact with South America.
European Union. Ukraine versus Belgium. In the morning, the summit on backing aid to Ukraine ended in Brussels. After a fewer hours of debate, the leaders postponed the thought of giving Kiev frozen Russian assets. The agreement blocked Belgium, where most Russian deposits are located. Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever powerfully opposed the reparation debt for Ukraine and demanded extended guarantees in return.
European Union. EU leaders approved granting Ukraine a debt of EUR 90 billion For another 2 years. This appropriation will be financed from a common debt guaranteed by the EU budget. Ukraine is expected to pay off this “loan” only erstwhile Russia pays out her reparations. If this does not happen, the European Union states will be paid a loan. In this case, any EU countries request the usage of part of Russian assets frozen in Europe. The decision was taken unanimously, but a debt to finance the debt to Kiev will be drawn up by 24 associate States — without Hungary, Slovakia and Czech.
European Union. The signing of the European Union trade agreement with the Mercosur countries was postponed to January.
European Union. Brussels has a policy against this Washington. The European Parliament adopted a resolution calling for further sanctions on Belarus for ‘hybrid attacks in Lithuania’. The home felt that the deficiency of coordination with the US, which eased sanctions on this country, undermines the solidarity of EU and NATO members, which are the targets of the Belarusian attacks.
United States. president of the United States Donald Trump He said The agreement to end the war in Ukraine is close, but Ukraine's approval is inactive lacking. He expressed hope that The government in Kiev will make a decision quickly, suggesting that Russia can “change its opinion”.
United States. The U.S. legislature adopted the Defence Expenditure Act (NDAA) with a evidence value of $901 billion. The document, adopted on Wednesday by the legislature by 77:20, provides for the support of the programme Ukraine safety Assistance Initiative and restrictions on the withdrawal of American troops from Europe. A bill that had passed through the home of Representatives without problem. The bill in the morning of Polish time was besides signed by the president Donald Trump.
United States. Administration Donald Trump has taken steps to suspend national payments to hospitals providing care related to sex transit for young patients. Exceptions under the fresh policy would include the treatment of children with ‘medically verifiable’ sexual developmental disorders or for medical purposes not related to transit.
United States. A prominent physicist died from bullets in his own home. A prominent specialist in atomic technology, Prof. Nuno Loureiro, was found with gunshots on Monday (15 December) evening in Brookline close Boston and died in infirmary the following day. His death coincided with a bloody shooting that occurred on December 13 on the campus of the prestigious Brown University, where the attacker killed 2 students and injured 9 people.
Russian Federation.Russian armed forces deployed mobile launchers of intercontinental Jars ballistic missiles on patrol routes in Siberia. These are exercises to test the capabilities of strategical atomic resources intended to carry out a full-scale atomic war.
Russian Federation. The Russians activated the S-500, which is simply a super-gun to destruct satellites. Minister for Defence of the Russian Federation Andrei Belousov reported that The first regiment equipped with a ground-to-air rocket strategy S-500 Prometheus entered active service, describing this weapon as capable of combating targets in space. Bielousov added that the Russian Air Force first formed an air and rocket defence division, signaling that the S-500 is being introduced into service as part of the integrated air and rocket defence architecture.
Russian Federation. The Russian abroad Office has announced that The global Commission on Claims for Ukraine has no jurisdiction vis-à-vis the Russian Federation and will not be recognized by her. The information was confirmed by the Russian MFA spokesperson Maria Zacharova.
Russian Federation. president of Russia Vladimir Putin signed the decree ordering the government to participate in the creation of a base in the North Pole. Ice Base to them. Artura Chilingarov will be located on the ice bed and will host scientists and tourists who are willing to pay at least EUR 40,000 for a five-day visit.
Ukraine. The global Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates Ukraine will request 135 000 000 000 (135 billion euro) between 2026 and 2027 to cover the budget hole. The Ukrainian budget for 2026 has a budget gap of EUR 38 billion. This is about 18.5% of Ukrainian GDP.
Ukraine. Minister of Finance of Ukraine Serhii Marchenko estimates that Ukraine will need external financing of 45 000 000 000 (45 billion euro) in 2026 alone. In turn Roxola Piedlas, Head of Parliament's budget committee says Kiev inactive needs $18-20,000,000 (18-20 billion) external fundingTo fill the budget gap in 2026.
Ukraine. presently One day of war with Russia is expected to cost Ukraine $172,000,000, essential to cover the cost of resisting. Last year it was $140,000,000 – Ukrainians say.
Ukraine. Head of the Office of the president of Ukraine Andrij Jermak, who, after a corruption scandal, publically declared his readiness to fight on the front to this day, had not begun to service in the land troops. At the same time, inactive remains active in public life – sits on respective consultative bodies at the president of Ukraine, including National Investment Council, National Anti-corruption Policy Council and in an global expert group ‘Ermak–McFaul’, dealing with sanctions against Russia.
Ukraine. Ukrainian athletics changes its strategy towards global competitions involving Russians and Belarusians. After months of leaving the competition, Ukraine withdraws from the boycott policy of events where Russian national symbols are allowed. president of the Olympic Committee of Ukraine The Hutcajt defect said: “I think we request to participate in all global competitions. Of course (...) don’t shake hands, don’t stand together on the podium, don’t even contact the subject of the group photo.”
Belarus. president of Belarus Alaxander Lukashenko reported that A fresh Russian hypersonic rocket capable of carrying atomic warheads has been deployed in Belarus. Russia presented this weapon last year after utilizing it to attack the Ukrainian city of Dniepr.
Hungary. Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban He said: “Confiscation of Russian assets to finance Ukraine? It's a declaration of war. Taking money from 1 organization and giving it to another would draw the EU into conflict. This can't happen. Fortunately, I am not the only 1 who sees it that way." He added: “This full thought is stupid to take money from someone. There are 2 countries that are at war, right? This is not the European Union. Russia and Ukraine. And individual – the European Union – would like to take money from 1 side of the conflict and then hand it over to the another side. This is simply a war. The Prime Minister of Belgium is so right: we should not do this."
Belgium. Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever spoke after the decisions of European leaders who did not agree to usage Russian assets to aid Ukraine. The Prime Minister of Belgium stated: “The mountain took rationalism”. According to him, there were mainly people from countries close to Russia who wanted to punish Russian president Vladimir Putin, “taking distant his money.”
Norway. The Norwegian Government has announced a fresh package military aid to Ukraine worth about 3.2 billion Norwegian kronor (about EUR 267 million). This appropriation is intended primarily to cover: purchase of ground-to-air missiles for Ukrainian air defence systems S-300 and ammunition for F-16 fighters. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre stressed that air defence is 1 of the most urgent needs Ukraine in the face of continuous and expanding Russian attacks on energy infrastructure and civilian targets.
France. Representatives of the French, Saudi Arabia and the US authorities will meet in Paris on Thursday with the head of the Lebanese army to establish a road map to launch the Hezbollah Disarmament mechanics to aid last the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel negotiated with the U.S. and French brokers," Reuters reports.
Bulgaria. Despite the resignation of the cabinet Rosette Iron Bulgaria will join the euro area on 1 January. The European Commission confirms the fulfilment of the criteria and the country has been economically linked to the EU currency for decades. However, money change takes place in an atmosphere of deep political crisis and mass protests.
Cambodia/Thailand. The Ministry of Defence of Cambodia accused Thailand's army of bombing the border town of Paoypet, in which 1 of the main border crossings between the 2 countries is located. MMA spokesperson for Cambodia Touch Sokhak reported at a press conference on Thursday morning that by 6 p.m. on Wednesday, the full number of deaths among civilians in Cambodia reached 18 and the number of wounded increased to 78.
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