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Cracks in Western wall of support for Ukraine emerge as Eastern Europe and US head toward elections
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Once rock-solid, the support that Ukraine has gotten from its biggest backers for its fight against Russia is showing cracks. Political posturing in places like Poland and Slovakia, where a trade dispute with Ukraine has stirred tensions, and Republican...
A cash-for visas scandal hits Poland's strongly anti-migration government, weeks before elections
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's President Andrzej Duda said Thursday he was awaiting the results of an investigation into allegations that Polish consulates sold temporary work visas to migrants for thousands of dollars, just weeks before the strongly anti-migration ruling party...
Poland's leader says Russia's moving tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus, shifting regional security
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's President Andrzej Duda confirmed Tuesday that Russia has begun shifting some short-range nuclear weapons to neighboring Belarus, a move that he said will change the security architecture of the region and the entire NATO military alliance. Both...
Poland showcases military might in a parade as war rages in neighboring Ukraine
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — NATO member Poland displayed its state-of-the-art weapons and defense systems at a massive military parade Tuesday, as war rages in neighboring Ukraine and ahead of parliamentary elections in two months. President Andrzej Duda, the chief commander of the armed...
Poland to hold parliamentary election on Oct. 15, launching campaign in shadow of war in region
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's president announced Tuesday that the country would hold its parliamentary election on Oct. 15, marking the official start of an electoral campaign that informally has been underway for months and is being shaped by Russia's war against Ukraine. ...
Poland's lawmakers approve a divisive law on Russian influence
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s lawmakers voted Friday to approve an amended but divisive law on Russian influences believed to be targeting the opposition and criticized by the U.S. and the European Union. The law was proposed in May by Poland's ruling right-wing Law and Justice...
Presidents of South Korea and Poland hold talks on security, war in Ukraine and business cooperation
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The presidents of South Korea and Poland on Thursday pledged to strengthen their security, business and trade relations. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and his delegation met with his Polish host, President Andrzej Duda and government members at the...
