Polish thought Information Service 20.05.201025
Poland. president of the Chief Medical Board Łukasz Jankowski stated that doctors on contracts with six years of practice gain on average PLN 20-30 000 gross. At the same time, a narrow group of specialists accomplish even respective times higher salaries – up to 100 000, and differences in doctor's earnings stay very large.
United States. Washington planned to test an unarmed intercontinental ballistic rocket Minuteman III, capable of carrying atomic warheads. The effort is scheduled to take place on 20 May from Vandenberg Space Force Base base in California and, according to American command, is routine. The test will follow a series of Russian activities involving atomic forces, including the Sarmat rocket test and exercises conducted jointly with Belarus.
Russian Federation. Deputy Minister of abroad Affairs of Russia Sergei Riabkov warned against expanding the hazard of Russia's direct clash with NATO. The Russian diplomat charged the Alliance with work for "escalating tensions" and listed Poland and France among others. The speech afraid military exercises on the Baltic Sea, atomic activities and the improvement of European deterrence capabilities.
Russian Federation. The Russian abroad Intelligence Service (SWR) claims to have data that the Armed Forces of Ukraine are planning to usage the territory of the Baltic States for the launch of their drones. “According to the information received, Kiev does not intend to limit itself to the usage of air corridors made available to the Armed Forces of Ukraine by the Baltic States. Drone launches are besides planned from these countries (...) specified tactics will importantly reduce the time to scope targets and increase the effectiveness of attacks," says SWR statement.
Ukraine. According to “To Things” Ukraine is the world's second centre of surrogacy. Women are paid generously by abroad couples for having a child. Prior to the outbreak of the war, Ukraine was commonly mentioned as the world's second centre of commercial surrogacy, immediately after the United States. Although the conflict importantly affected the surrogacy market, experts say that the number of specified cases almost returned to pre-war levels, says the BBC.
Ukraine. They want to be independent of Stark. The Ukrainian company Fire Point reported that in 2026 it sent 2 satellites into orbit and plans another launch in 2027. The task is intended to reduce Ukraine's dependence on the US and Western technology companies. "Financial Times" besides points to the Ukrainian army's dependence on the Starlink strategy Elona Muska. Denys Shtilierman, co-founder and chief constructor of Fire Point, told the British paper that the company is developing simultaneously the production of maneuvering and ballistic missiles and is working on a plan for a pan-European air defence shield. According to him, the aim is to build safety independence.
Ukraine. The Ukrainian government has decided to decision remains from Luxembourg Andrija Melnyka And his re-burial with military honors. Leader of 1 faction of Ukrainian Nationalist Organizations and organizer of Ukrainian collaboration with III The Reich is to remainder in an honorary quarters at the National War Cemetery in Kiev.
Ukraine/Estonia. MFA spokesperson for Ukraine Heorhi Tychyj apologized to Estonia and the Baltic States for the Ukrainian drones that flew into their airspace. respective hours earlier, NATO forces shot down an unmanned man over Estonia, most likely coming from Ukraine. Kiev claims that Russia deliberately diverts their drones towards the Baltic States.
Italy. Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni Considers giving up the SAFE loan. Giorgia Meloni called on the European Commission to give more budgetary flexibility on energy spending. The Italian Government depends on this decision to usage the EU's SAFE debt scheme. The European Commission has rejected Rome's request and pointed to EU funds already available.
Serbia. Serbian and Ukrainian media reports that in the coming days a Ukrainian delegation with Ukrainian leader may arrive in Belgrade Zelenski Volodymyr At the head. The visit was not officially confirmed, but diplomatic sources talk of a possible commercial memorandum.
Iran. There are street military trainings for civilians in Tehran, including learning to operate Kalashnikov rifles. The Iranian army warned at the same time that if the US attacks resume, it would "open fresh fronts" against the US. The discussions on a lasting agreement after the ceasefire stay without progress.
China. The Chinese armed forces were to secretly train about 200 Russian military forces, mostly in the usage of drones and anti-drones. According to Reuters, who cites European intelligence sources and documents, any of the trained Russians then returned to war activities in Ukraine.
Bolivia. The U.S. administration has recognized the expanding anti-government protests in Bolivia for respective weeks as a "state coup" and at the same time declared support for president Rodrigo Paz, who had been in office since November 2025.
The service prepared the editorial squad of Polish Thought.
