Washington wants a reset with Russia. U.S. peculiar Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg said: "In president Trump's approach to this war there is besides a wider strategy that is based on the realization that the United States must reset relations with Russia".
Hungary remains firm. The EU leaders at the Brussels Summit supported the plan to set up Europe. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban did not sign the conclusions of the summit, which were accepted by leaders of 26 countries. The aim is to increase defence spending outside the EU's budgetary discipline, as well as to mobilise a debt package of EUR 150 billion, which will be utilized to buy military equipment. "The countries of the European Union have given the green light to plans to strengthen defence as a bastion against Russia", announced the spokesperson for the European Council.
Slovakia wins against Brussels. Slovakia will receive an assurance on the transit of gas through Ukraine, which follows from the draft conclusions of the EU summit in Brussels. Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico threatened to veto aid to Ukraine unless Bratislava's proposal on gas transit was taken into account. Earlier, Brussels politicians claimed that this was out of the question.
Slovak Euro MP Erik Kalinak stated: "Russia, after taking Kiev, will become a reliable neighbour for Slovakia". These words outraged representatives of the remaining political forces in Slovakia. The Euro MP from Smer, or the formation of Prime Minister Robert Fico, is convinced that the Russians are "more trustworthy partners than Ukrainians," as Interia informs.
Latvia against the Russians. Latvia calls on EU countries to halt issuing tourist visas to Russians. "We are at a hybrid war, it is our moral work to refuse the Russians specified a service," said Rihards Kozlovskis, head of the Ministry of the Interior of Latvia. Visas issued to Russian citizens in 2024 accounted for nearly 6% of all visas in the Schengen area.
Lithuania has withdrawn from the global convention which prohibits the acquisition, possession and usage of cluster ammunition. The reason is safety issues – according to Vilnius, this kind of weapon is an highly effective means of defence. Human rights defenders are opposed, pointing out that "cassettes" endanger civilians. According to the Lithuanian Defence Ministry, "in the case of armed conflict Russia and Belarus would surely usage cluster ammunition". The Lithuanians besides argue that the United States, Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Turkey do not participate in the treaty.
The Italian Prime Minister proposed to extend Article 5 of NATO. According to Giorgi Meloni, Ukraine should be attached to the existing provisions, which would be a warrant of stable, sustainable and effective safety in Europe.
A 101-year-old wanted to take over in Romania. Romanian service has reached specified curiosity. Six people have been detained who are suspected of planning a coup, among them is simply a 101-year-old General Rada Theodoru. According to Romanian services, the pro-Russian organization Vlad Tepes had a desire to carry out a coup. The press notes: "In January, 2 defendants went to Moscow, where they made contact with those who wanted to support the organization's efforts to take over state power in Romania." The Ministry of abroad Affairs of Romania expelled the attaché of the military embassy of Russia and its deputy. They were considered persona non grata after Russia's hybrid actions were abandoned. According to radio information, they were expected to meet with “conspirators”. Romanian newspapers study that the aim of the group was to establish a fresh government and to resolve the current constitutional order. The group was to want to, besides introduce a fresh flag, an anthem, and change the country's name to Getia. This group was patriotic and reconstructive.
On 1 of the news channels, a akin case was recalled to the Romanian case mentioned. In 2022, the German police arrested 25 people suspected of "participation in a conspiracy to overthrow the government". The conspirators were to plan a "attack on the Reichstag and take power". The key function in the conspiracy was to be played by the police, having more than 70 years old Duke Heinrich XIII. Arrested miles were tied to the niche Reichsbürger movement. Heinrich XIII was to "have already contacted representatives of the Russian Federation in Germany".
Germany closes the Alpha Ventus offshore wind farm in the North Sea. It was only opened 15 years ago. The investment for about €250 million was to operate at least until 2035. "So long as the German government was generating wind, wriggling the euro, business was in agreement. Everything changed at the end of last year, erstwhile the preferred rate, which was guaranteed by the Renewable Energy Act, definitively expired," says Bankier
About 70 people died in Syria in clashes between safety forces and militants associated with president Bashar al-Assad who was overthrown in December. The case was informed by the AFP Agency.
President Andrzej Duda, during a press conference with Marek Rutte, said: "I have put the NATO Secretary-General's request to put the issue of an immediate increase in defence spending of the Alliance countries at the next summit in The Hague to 3% of GDP"
Fighting for the memory of Polish Borders and murdered by Ukrainians of our compatriots Katarzyna Sokołowska and Aneta Sala founded the Association “Always Faithful – You Polish”. This association will advance cognition and care for Polish memory in the Kresach. The Association wants to organise the March of Przemysl and Lviv Orląts in Warsaw already this year. Those curious in cooperation may contact: [email protected]
The miners protested under the Ministry of manufacture in Katowice under the motto: “Not for the decommissioning of the Bielszowice mine”. rather many participants chanted: “Hands off from Bielszowice!”, “Get off from Brussels” and “Green order, green order, fuck..., fuck... green order”. Miners say KWK Bielszowice is doing well and there is no economical reason to extinguish the mine. Bielszowice Mine employs 2.3 1000 people.
The continuation of the POPIS war. The Sejm agreed to bring penal MP Jarosław Kaczyński to justice. Parliamentarians besides voted to detain and temporarily arrest PiS MP Darius Matecki. This Thursday, he announced he was giving up immunity. The immunity was besides lifted by erstwhile head of the MON Mariusz Błaszczak.
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