Polish thought Information Service 21.11.2025
Poland. next day is November 22nd in Warsaw, Association “Always Faithful – You Polish” and Volyn Foundation We remember organise March of Lviv and Przemysl Eagles. We start at 15 p.m. in the 3 Cross Square in Warsaw and end at Piłsudski Square under the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. "Think Poland" is 1 of the media patrons of the event. We encourage you to participate in the event.
Poland. Ministry of abroad Affairs of Poland spend $100,000,000 from its own budget to buy weapons for Ukraine reported Radosław Sikorski on X. This is simply a change of position of Poland. This information caused a storm in conventional and social media. Confederation Leader Sławomir Mentzen wrote: "Polish taxpayers' money should go to the needs of Poles, not to bargain from Ukraine... possibly just let the Ukrainians halt stealing? Then they will not request to be helped."
Poland. According to the government study of October 2025, only between 2022 and 2023 Polish government assistance to Ukraine amounted to EUR 25 billion3.82 percent of Polish National Product Tax. The cost of humanitarian and economical aid provided by the government and its subordinate public institutions, peculiarly under the aid law, amounted to around PLN 90 billion during this period, which means that Poland is the 3rd in the planet in this respect – after the US (68 billion, 0.31 percent of GDP) and Germany (33 billion, 0.84 percent of GDP), and before the UK (13 billion, 0.45% of GDP). Additionally, Ukraine is supported by many foundations and individuals in Poland.
Poland. Politicians of the Confederation of the Polish Crown (Grzegorz Braun, Roman Fritz, Vladimir Skalik and Sławomir Zawislak) sent a letter to the head of the Russian Ministry of abroad Affairs Sergei Lavrovwhere protesting the removal of sculptures from the Polish War Cemetery in Katyń and advocate deescalation of hostility and normalization in Polish-Russian relations. A akin appeal was addressed to the head of the MFA Radosław Sikorski. The letter states: “It would be tragic absurd to scope the end of the escalation ladder in each other’s relationships. The Confederation of the Polish Crown consistently advocates deescalation and normalization in Polish-Russian relations and we inactive believe that this is inactive possible. Problems that request to be resolved in common relations are huge, but they will not find a affirmative solution on a way another than peace."
Poland. Starts fresh bus connection from Poland to Russia. Although the thought gives emergence to negative comments, among another things, from the Ukrainians, there is no shortage of those willing to benefit. fresh routes between Warsaw and Kaliningrad took off on 2 November and are held twice a week. The bus departs from the Polish capital all Saturday and Monday at 12 o'clock, and reports on site at 19.20. In the other direction he drives Fridays and Sundays, from 15.50 to 21.10. The connections are operated by OOO PKF AvtoKonig and Polish company Trans-Pol Sp. z o.o. But that's not all due to the fact that in the second half of November and in early December there will be another connection. The cost of the journey is about 270 PLN.
Poland. fresh Marshal of the Sejm The Wizard considers that We are at war with Russia. He stated: “We are at war with Russia, in terms of hybrid warfare. This war is no longer about tanks entering, airplanes flying in and dropping bombs. This war is all cyberspace." erstwhile Head of the Colonel's Intelligence Agency Grzegorz Małecki believes that Poland should "enter pre-war mode". He besides added that "I feel anxious".
Poland. The Catholic Church laid down rules on the baptism of children conceived in vitro. A fresh message explains that baptism cannot be refused due to the way in which we conceiveAlthough the Church considers this method immoral. However, transsexuals and homosexuals should not be baptized.
Poland. The European Union ordered Poland to recognise the qualifications of Romanian nurses who were inactive educated according to the old rules. president Karol Nawrocki He signed a bill terminating the dispute with Brussels in this case.
European Union. The European Commission has just put forward a number of proposals and recommendations that will consequence in a crucial "increase in military mobility across Europe". For example, the EC wants to make a "generally EU military mobility area"allowing fast and efficient transport. These solutions can be compared to the "military Schengen area". It is about maximum simplification of procedures for military transport. 1 of the ideas concerns the introduction of a common uniform authorisation procedure for the movement of military equipment in all 27 EU countries.
United States. Ambassador to the UN safety Council Krzysztof Szczerski stated that Russia, through acts of diversion aimed at Polish railway infrastructure, extends its aggression to another countries of the region – including Poland. Ambassador Szczerski assured that Poland would not bow under force and will proceed to support Kiev, aiming for ceasefire and actively participating in the future reconstruction of Ukraine. He besides called on another countries to tighten sanctions against Russia. Honesty added: “Alternativa is very grim: imperialist, neocolonial demands of the Kremlin would actually deprive Ukraine of sovereignty and reconstruct zones of influence. We reject the thought of specified zones. We cannot let an aggressor to intimidate the global community"
Russian Federation. In Russia about Poland after the decision of the head of the Ministry of abroad Affairs Radosław Sikorski about the closure of the Russian consulate in Gdańsk. A spokesperson for the Russian abroad Office, Maria Zacharova She said: “This is another hostile movement of the Polish authorities, which is part of the deliberate policy of destroying bilateral relations in the face of the primitive rusophobia in Poland... Of course, the Russian side will answer, reducing the number of Polish diplomatic and consular posts “.
Russian Federation. During his visit to St. Petersburg, Polish Ambassador to Russia Krzysztof Krajewski was attacked by a group of aggressive “activists”. The incident, which took place on 16 November, sparked a strong reaction of the Polish Ministry of abroad Affairs. This is further evidence of the escalation of Moscow's hostile actions towards Poland. The Polish Ambassador Krzysztof Krajewski was fine. The Russian press, on the another hand, recalls that there were Russian Ambassador to Poland Sergei Andreyev was flooded with red paint by Ukraine in front of the russian soldiers' cemetery in WarsawWhere, as part of the celebrations, triumph Day, the delegation was to lay flowers. The Polish prosecutor's office dropped the case.
Russian Federation/Ukraine. Axios and Politico compose that USA and Russia (without Ukraine) are presently working on a 28-point planm, which assumes withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from all of Donbas. The region would be controlled by Russia, but would be considered a demilitarised zone. In the Kherson and Zaporo region, the current front lines would mostly be frozen and Russia would return part of the occupied area after negotiations. The plan besides involves recognising Russian as the authoritative state language in Ukraine and giving the authoritative position of Orthodox Church. The British paper "Financial Times" stated that "the paper called on Ukraine to reduce key weapons resources and (postulated) to retreat US military aid to Ukraine, which is of large importance for its defence". Ukrainians believe that it is strictly in line with the maximumist demands of the Kremlin and that without any crucial changes it is unacceptable for Ukraine and most likely the European Union.
Ukraine. Kiev recovered the bodies of 1,000 soldiers who died in the war with Russia – he handed over the coordination staff for POWs in Kiev on Thursday. The recognition of the bodies of these persons will be carried out shortly.
Belarus. Catholic Church in Belarus welcomesIt enjoys affirmative global trends, a renewed dialog between the Republic of Belarus and the United States, and closer contacts with the Vatican. spokesperson for the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Belarus, Fr Canonik Jerzy Jasiewicz writes: “We are pleased to see the Pope’s advanced typical in Belarus Leona XIVCardinal Claudio Gugerotti, in October 2025, and the agreements concluded. He is simply a longtime friend of the Republic of Belarus, who has done much for the Catholic Church in our country, as well as for the improvement of dialog between the state and the Church and interreligious dialogue"
Belarus. Catholic Church in Belarus confirms that by decision of the president Aleksandra Lukashenka Catholic priests were released from prison Henryk Okotowicz and Andrzej Juchniewiczwho were convicted of "action against power in Belarus".
Lithuania. Lithuanian government unexpectedly announced reopening of border crossing points with Belarus, which was previously closed due to tensions caused by balloons utilized for smuggling. According to the spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, the 2 passages will be opened on Thursday. Experts believe that this may be related to US pressure.
Hungary. Head of Hungarian Diplomacy Peter Szijjarto He criticised the EC for proposing further backing for Kiev despite reports of high-level corruption in Ukraine. He called it ‘crazy’. The head of the Hungarian MFA wrote: “The decision-makers in Brussels live in illusions about the war in Ukraine“ He said. Simultaneously supported the U.S. peace initiative on the war in Ukraine.
Hungary. Advisor to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Balazs Orban He wrote: “Donald Tusk's government is now spending more time attacking Hungary than serving the interests of Poles‘. The politician besides hit Radosław Sikorski, saying that he "used his speech one more time in the Sejm to discredit their country (...) The Tusk government is guided by Brussels priorities – pushing for Ukraine's accession to the EU or backing the war economy – and Hungary defends the interests of its citizens".
The Netherlands. It's starting to spread. 300 soldiers and 2 Patriot systems to Poland. The mission aims to "protect a key support hub that allows the flow of assistance to Ukraine". The Dutch contingent will scope full readiness on 1 December, and the operation is due to proceed until 1 June 2026. The Patriot in the PAC-3 variant, equipped with modernized radar and software, will capture ballistic missiles, maneuvering missiles and drones.
Turkey. Leader of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenski met with the U.S. Minister for Land Forces Daniel Driscollto discuss the peace plan points. After gathering Zelenski on social platforms, he wrote: “Our teams – Ukraine and the US – will work on the points of the war's end plan. We are ready for constructive, honest and fast work." Experts note that this time there was no decisive “no” from Ukraine. The Spanish press says that the plan could be accepted by both sides because: “On the 1 hand, the plan provides for the designation of Donbas as a demilitarised region but remaining under Russian control. On the another hand, Ukraine is to reduce its arms resources."
South Africa (RPA). MP and daughter of erstwhile South African president Jacob Zuma – Duduzile Zuma She was accused of recruiting young men from South Africa and Botswana to participate in the war has Ukraine on the side of Russia. Bloomberg, citing enlisted relatives and over-viewed messages from communicators, reports that Duduzile Zuma was to contact young men and in July about 20 of them left for Russia. Duduzile Zuma previously publically supported Russia on social media.
Zambia. China-US bidding. The Chinese Prime Minister has arrived in Zambia Li Qiang with the offer of renewal of a key railway line worth $1.4 billion. This is the first visit of the head of the Chinese government in 28 years. 2 days earlier, there was a US government delegation in this South African country that announced $1.5 billion in support.
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