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Poland. Joint Operation of the president and Government. As unofficially stated by RMF FM journalist, president Karol Nawrocki and members of the Council of Ministers have undergone specialised military training. The event was closed and lasted from early morning hours until late afternoon. For this reason, there was no standard gathering of the government in the Chancellery of the Prime Minister.
Poland. On social media, a recording gained any popularity, showing 2 Polish soldiers and 2 Ukrainian soldiers who saluted at the anthem of Ukraine. Advocate for the General Staff of the Polish Army Colonel Marek Pietrzak stated: "The behaviour of soldiers of the Polish Army during the ceremony in Lublin was in accordance with applicable regulations and principles of the Polish military ceremony".
European Union. associate States have chosen granting a debt of EUR 90 billion to Ukraine and imposing a 20th package of sanctions on Russia. The EU ambassadors agreed. However, this is not the end of the process, as the decision to be yet accepted must now be approved by the governments of the associate States. This could happen today. To date, Hungary and Slovakia have blocked the fresh sanction package. Only erstwhile the leader of Ukraine on Tuesday Volodymyr Zelenski stated that the repair of the relationship pipeline had been completed, both countries had changed their decision.
European Union. In 2025 The number of migrants in the European Union has reached a evidence of 64 million. This is about 14 percent of the EU population. The yearly increase in 2025 was 2.1 million people, or 500,000 little than in 2024. Experts estimation 40 million EU citizens born abroad in 2010. The biggest increase was recorded in 4 countries: Germany, France, Spain and Italy. The lowest percent of migrants occurs in east Europe – not more than 5% of the population in Slovakia, Bulgaria and Poland.
European Union. Energy expenditure incurred by the European Union as a consequence of the war between the US and Israel and Iran EUR 24 billion from the beginning of the conflict. EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen He said: “Since the beginning of the mediate East conflict, our expenditure on imports of fossil fuels has increased by over EUR 24 billion. That's over 500 million euros a day. These costs are felt here and now in homes and companies across Europe." At the same time, he stated that the return to imports of cheaper Russian energy natural materials by the European Union would be a "big mistake".
United States. U.S. Navy civilian superior, Secretary John Phelanhas been removed from office immediately. Phelan's departure was confirmed by the Pentagon. The Axios portal states that the reason for the resignation is the conflict between Phelan and the Secretary of defence Pete Hegseth. The resignation occurs at a time erstwhile the U.S. Navy is active in actions against Iran – from 13 April, U.S. ships have been blocking the Ormuz Strait, which is simply a de facto blockade of Iranian ports (the U.S. prevents ships from entering and leaving these ports, so far within the blockade the Americans were expected to prevent 31 ships).
United States. “The Department of War restores freedom to our combined forces. With immediate effect, we are abolishing the work to vaccinate against influenza" - said the Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth. "Annual influenza vaccinations are no longer mandatory," said Secretary Hegseth in a video published on social media. "The claim that the flu vaccine must be mandatory for all soldier, everywhere, under all circumstances and at all times, is simply besides far-reaching and irrational," said the Pentagon chief.
Russian Federation/Moldova. Russian safety Council Secretary referred to the last tensions between Moldova and Transnistria. "It must not be forgotten that more than 220,000 citizens of the Russian Federation live in Transnistria. Their interests and safety are presently threatened by the unthinkable and irresponsible actions of the Kiev and Chisinau authorities. If necessary, Russia will take all essential measures and usage all available resources to defend them in accordance with the Constitution. No option can be excluded. We are considering all possible scenarios, even the least likely ones," said the Shojgu, quoted by the Reuter Agency.
Ukraine. Head of the MFA of Ukraine Andrij Sybiha reported that Ukraine has asked Turkey to organise a gathering of Ukrainian leader Zelenski Volodymyr with the Russian president Vladimir Putin. According to Sybiha, the Ukrainian side is curious in the gathering due to the fact that it wants to “give fresh impetus to diplomatic relations”. The head of the MFA did not uncover how Ankara reacted to this proposal.
Ukraine. The war in Iran affected the disruption of arms supply to Ukraine. Leader of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenski revealed that the problems with obtaining the essential anti-balistic missiles are due to global complications. The conflict in the mediate East has caused supply restrictions, which is simply a challenge for Ukraine's defence. Zelenski called for US, China and India leaders to put force on the president Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. Any specified support is highly crucial for Ukraine in the current geopolitical situation.
Germans. Head of the Ministry of Defence of Germany Boris Pistorius presented the armed forces strategy in Berlin for the coming years. It assumes, among others, to increase the numbers of the German army so that it becomes the strongest army in Europe. According to papers revealed by the German Ministry, the introduction of changes in the army is to be divided into stages. The first will last until 2029 and will focus on "increase in staff numbers, primarily aimed at fast strengthening of defence capacity and operational readiness". The second is expected to last until 2035 and will bring about a crucial increase in capabilities in any dimension of activities carried out: land, air, sea, as well as cybernetic and space. They are to be in line with national assumptions and NATO. The aim of these phases is to accomplish "460.000 soldiers ready to fight, including 260 000 active service soldiers and 200,000 reservists". In the final, 3rd phase, by 2039 and later, the improvement of technologically advanced armed forces will be a priority.
Germans. fresh president of the Bundeswehr Reserve Society Bastian Ernst He wants to rise the age limit for German reservists by 5 years. We should rise the age limit for reservists from 65 to 70", says Ernst to the German RND service. According to him: "People keep their physical performance longer, and that is what Germany must use".
Kazakhstan. Oil problems for Germany. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandr Nowak stressed that the decision to suspend the supply of oil to Germany stems from "technical possibilities" and was agreed with Kazakhstan. "Germany has decided to quit Russian oil, so they can handle it," commented Nowak. Earlier, the deficiency of supplies planned for May for Germans was besides mentioned by the Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan. As he stated, the halting has a “probably” connection to the attacks of Ukrainian drones on the pipeline. Kazakhstan delivered around 43,000 barrels of oil a day to Germany in 2025, an increase of 44% compared to the erstwhile year.
Israel. Israel's drone dropped a grenade on rescuers helping injured journalists. Reuters, who cites sources in the Lebanese military, reported that the Israeli drone dropped a grenade on the rescuers as they attempted to lift an injured writer from the rubble in the city of Tayri, located in the south of the country
Iran. The Iranian Navy took over 2 ships, claiming that they violated the law of shipping. It was pointed out that the units "operated without the required authorisation and manipulated navigation systems", which the Iranians thought would endanger maritime safety. In a statement, the muslim Revolutionary defender Corps reported that the ships were MSC Francesca and Epaminodes. The British Maritime Commercial Operations Service (UKMTO) had previously informed on Wednesday that at least 3 another ships had been attacked in the mediate East waters. Iran halted free movement in the Ormuz Strait – first for the attack on Israel and the US, then for the US blockade of Iranian ports, which continued despite a temporary ceasefire between the parties to the war.
Malaysia. The largest condom maker in the world, Malaysian Karex, announces a price increase of at least 30%. The reason is to disrupt the supply of natural materials after the blockade of the Ormuz Strait and the consequences of the war in the mediate East," PAP says. The company links this decision with interruptions and delays in global supply of natural materials after the blockade of the Ormuz Strait.
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