Neither side in the Ukrainian war is looking for a compromise
Measures agreed at the NATO summit in Madrid mark the “beginning of building permanent U.S. military bases in Central and Eastern Europe,” Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs Zbigniew Rau said
The Hungarian prime minister offered his thoughts on Hungarian state radio following the NATO summit in Madrid
There is a chance that the permanent stationing of U.S. troops in Poland could finally change the country’s inferior status inside NATO, writes Jerzy Haszczyński for Rzeczpospolita
Polish President Andrzej Duda has welcomed the outcome of the NATO summit in Madrid, and has confirmed a change of strategy by NATO toward Russia
Piotr Naimski made his remarks at the Atlantic Council’s EU-US Defense & Future Forum in Washington D.C.
If no more gas comes from Russia, companies will be forced to shut down in whole or part, warns the managing director of the German Association of Municipal Enterprises
The demography of Russia is one of the reasons for the war in Ukraine, writes Polish journalist and publicist Grzegorz Górny
Former Polish Defense Minister Jan Parys warns NATO ahead of the alliance’s Madrid summit that Russia is signaling its readiness to commit acts of aggression against the three NATO Baltic states
‘Ukraine is defending Poland and Europe,’ said a top Polish official during the opening of an exhibition of destroyed Russian tanks in Castle Square, Warsaw
Poland protests after Russia removed the country’s flag from the memorials for thousands of Polish WWII prisoners executed by the Soviet Union
This is step two in Germany’s three-step emergency plan
Every time Angela Merkel appears in the media and is in denial about Germany’s mistakes over Russia, the further we are from Germany regaining credibility, writes Marek A. Cichocki
Georgette Mosbacher appeals to the world to heed Poland’s voice and says that Poland’s stance on helping Ukrainians should be rewarded with the Nobel Peace Prize
Angela Merkel is being accused of pursuing the path of Otto von Bismarck, known as “The Iron Chancellor,” who ruled Germany in the 19th century
There is a clear discrepancy between the rhetoric from European governments and the views of their citizens as to how the conflict in Ukraine should conclude
The war has joined the fates of Poland and Ukraine for better or worse, most likely for at least the next few generations, writes Marek A. Cichocki
Hungary introduced a windfall tax on high-margin sectors of the economy last month
The rapid decline of interest in the war will sooner or later be reflected in the actions of European politicians, warns Jerzy Haszczyński in Rzeczpospolita daily
While some may dream of a federal union between Ukraine and Poland, there are a number of arguments against such a proposal
While some may dream of a federal union between Ukraine and Poland, there are a number of arguments against such a proposal
Putin’s appearance at the exhibition in celebration of the 350th anniversary of the birth of Peter the Great gave him the chance to build the narrative that he, like Peter the Great, is not conquering but recovering territory that is rightfully Russia’s, writes Grzegorz Górny on wPolityce.pl
Some NATO allies may be unhappy with France’s discussions with Russia, said a Polish expert on geopolitics and international relations
Poland stresses to Austria the need for more sanctions on Russia during a rare visit from Austria’s foreign minister
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has won the battle to defend Hungary’s energy supply, but defending national interests remains a constant fight, Magyar Hírlap columnist Mariann Őry writes
The movie show about imposter which Netflix has made into a celebrity, is frighteningly similar to the West’s attitude toward Russia, writes Grzegorz Górny
The West, Central Europe and Russia are all getting tired of this war and its costs, writes Jerzy Surdykowski in Polish daily Rzeczpospolita
Russia is likely to continue earning hundreds of billions of euros from the sale of its oil despite the European Council agreement to ban Russian oil imports, said a leading Polish politician
There are two ways the U.S. can handle Russia, either by appeasing it as is proposed by Kissinger or by confronting and trying to weaken it, a strategy the U.S. seems to have chosen which is good for Poland, asserts Bartłomiej Radziejewski, the director of the Nowa Konfederacja think tank
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine means NATO is no longer bound to its previous agreement with Moscow
Hungary also received supply guarantees in case pipelines supplying the country stop operating
Hungarian security policy expert György Nógrádi agrees with Kissinger, who says peace talks with Russia are a must
In order to counter Russia by creating one of the biggest energy conglomerates in Europe, Poland is moving to merge its two key fuel companies, Orlen and Lotos, but Donald Tusk is campaigning to stop this vital merger, writes Michał Rachoń for portal Niezalezna.pl
The Polish government spokesman played down Kadyrov’s threats saying Poland is determined to defend Central and Eastern Europe and Ukraine from “such individuals”
Hungary has so far opposed any ban on Russian energy imports that would disproportionately affect Hungarian consumers without adequate compensation
Russia’s absurd reasoning for war in Ukraine was part of a thought-out strategy, writes A. Marek Cichocki
Official estimates hold Russia’s missile success at just below 40 percent
An agreement looks far from reachable after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s latest communication to the European Council President Charles Michel
Hungary is among the few EU countries that are not yet prepared to move away from Russian energy imports without cast-iron guarantees of support from the European Commission
Polish President Andrzej Duda’s visit to address the Ukrainian Parliament came at an important moment, when some in the West seem to be tiring of the war, writes Jerzy Haszczyński for daily Rzeczpospolita
Polish government adopted a resolution terminating the contract from 1993 on supplies of Russian gas to Poland on May 13
Czech Republic European Union Hungary Leopard 2 MBT Russia Tanks Ukraine War Commentary Germany Poland Poland might not receive free high-tech German tanks in exchange for sending Ukraine their Soviet-era military equipment after all
A cybernetic army is needed to fight for the hearts and minds of public opinion on war in Ukraine, writes writer and journalist Tomasz Łysiak
The Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki called for the total isolation of Putin
Germany, France and Italy all dream of peace that would be paid for with Ukrainian land, but only a total defeat for the Kremlin will lift the threat of a future peace being paid for with Polish interests, writes Andrzej Krajewski for dziennik.pl
Czech Republic European Union Hungary Janet Yellen Russia sanctions Slovakia Tariffs Viktor Orbán Commentary Economy Remix Exclusive Tariffs are intended to help reinforce a Russian energy embargo, but they will also increase the reliance of smaller European nations on U.S. energy supplies
Hungarian President Katalin Novák was in Warsaw for a meeting with President Duda during which sanctions on Russia were the main point on the agenda
The Serbian prime minister said the bomb threats were designed to pressure his country into joining sanctions against Russia
Some Putin-supporting nationalists are now directing bitter criticism towards the Russian military and even political leadership, writes Grzegorz Górny for portal wPolityce.pl
Russia is trying to hide racism and colonialism under the costume of federalism, writes Polish philosopher and political scientist Marek A. Cichocki
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As Finland and Sweden abandon their neutrality, Poland and the Baltic states gain the most, writes Jerzy Haszczyński, the head of the foreign affairs section of Rzeczpospolita daily
An immediate oil embargo would leave Hungary without fuel, Hungary’s foreign minister said
The growth rate of Czech gas stocks is among the highest in Europe
Romuald Szeremietiew says that if Finland and Sweden join NATO there will be a need for the demilitarization of the Kaliningrad enclave
U.S. Defense Secretary has stated that the NATO alliance “has what it needs” to respond to a Russian attack
Semiconductors are the most critical component needed by the Russian military due to the sanctions against the country
Says energy is the most vulnerable point of any economy
Brainwashing is not just the preserve of the post-Soviet world, it is flourishing with varying degrees of success the world over, writes writer and satirist Marcin Wolski for portal niezależna.pl
After Russia’s ambassador was attacked with red paint, a video of individuals splattered the Polish embassy in Moscow with red paint has emerged
Nord Stream 2, which was supposed to deliver cheap Russian gas to fuel German industry, will likely never be in operation, according to Germany’s top diplomat in Poland
Czechia received 157 votes in its favor, while 23 states abstained
The sixth package of EU sanctions appears to have hit a dead-end due to Viktor Orbán, but Poland may be able to persuade him to drop his stance, writes Michał Szułdrzyński for Rzeczpospolita daily
The reconstruction of Ukraine will cost hundreds of billions of euros
European Union poll Russia Ukraine Viktor Orbán Vladimir Putin Volodymyr Zelensky War Commentary Hungary Remix Exclusive Trending Recent polls suggest that European citizens’ views on the war are not what media headlines might suggest, with a majority opposed to arming Ukraine and a near majority against more sanctions on Russia
It is Vladimir Putin who made May 9 Russia’s main state celebration, and now he is trapped by the myth he has himself created, writes Andrzej Łomanowski for Rzeczpospolita daily
In an interview with portal wPolityce.pl, former Polish ambassador to Ukraine Jan Piekło claimed it was a mistake to allow Ambassador Andreev to remain in Poland after his many provocations against both Poles and Ukrainians
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The war waged in Ukraine is not an irrational decision by Vladimir Putin but a strategic geopolitical and cultural choice to impose Russian domination, writes Grzegorz Górny for portal wPolityce.pl
Orbán told Hungarian television he would not support sanctions against church leaders
Without Russian energy, Hungary’s economy would likely collapse
economy energy security environment European Union gas LNG Robert Habeck Russia Russian aggression War Commentary Germany The latest dispute suggests that finding a solution to replace Russian gas will not be as simple as German newspaper headlines suggest
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“If we are to impose an embargo, it is crucial to guarantee that citizens and companies will have enough oil,” said Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala
Accession of Ukraine into the EU would mark the fulfillment of Poland’s long-term geopolitical goal of creating a Central and Eastern European counterweight to Germany and Russia, writes Mateusz Kosiński
The war in Ukraine turned out to be a great embarrassment for the Holy See and for the pope himself, writes Goran Andrijanić for portal wPolityce.pl
Sanctions would also undermine European unity and plunge the continent into economic crisis, writes Viktor Orbán in a letter published in the Financial Times
According to Ukrainian source, their forces have eliminated a dozen Russian generals since the invasion began
Hungary’s position against cutting Russian oil is not a question of political will, but one of physical and geographical reality, says Hungary’s foreign minister
Many Poles, who are fiercely opposed to Russia, are angered over the Pope’s remarks that greatly imply that NATO provoked Russia into war
Brussels is planning an embargo on Russian oil imports, but not all member states are in agreement
The Russian invasion of Ukraine increased the project’s risks to an unacceptable level, insisted the Finnish company Fennovoima
Hungary imports 65 percent of its crude needs and 85 percent of natural gas from Russia
The EU must respect these countries’ difficult position, Germany’s economic minister says
Czech Republic European Union Hungary Mateusz Morawiecki Petr Fiala Polish-Hungarian friendship Rule-of-law Russia Ukraine Viktor Orbán Poland Remix Exclusive Trending While lapping up praise and recognition for presenting an iron fist towards Russia in the East, Poland is dropping its guard against interference from the West, writes Daniel Deme
The 200 tanks Poland is sending to Ukraine is an investment with a guaranteed high rate of return, writes Miłosz Manasterski on portal Polskieradio24.pl
An opinion poll in Poland shows there is mass support among its people for sending Ukraine heavy weaponry such as tanks and heavy artillery
Oil and nuclear fuel reserves in Czechia will last for three months and up to three years respectively
Yushchenko revealed he was watching with fascination the situation in Europe and its leaders’ transformation in their stance towards Russia and Vladimir Putin
Frans Timmermans was responding to a question on plans to regulate heating in the EU
After Russia cut off its gas for Poland, Polish authorities assure that they are well prepared for such a scenario
The majority of political parties in Sweden, in addition to a majority of the public, are supportive of a move to join the defensive alliance
The first shipment from Germany will include the provision of 50 Gepard anti-aircraft tanks
“Our response will be immediate, united, and coordinated. We will ensure that Gazprom’s decision has the least possible impact on EU consumers,” Ursula von der Leyen said
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has hailed the fact that Poland no longer has to worry about Russian gas supplies despite Gazprom’s decision to stop supplying Poland via the Yamal gas pipeline
Polish historian professor Mieczysław Ryba says that Germany has trouble distancing itself from its pro-Russian sympathies despite the war in Ukraine, in an interview summarized by Remix News
The U.N. has called on countries to contribute $1.85 billion to a refugee aid fund
Poland faces an unprecedented opportunity to ensure its security for generations, writes Jacek Karnowski, the editor-in-chief of Polish conservative weekly Sieci
The Czech Republic is 98 percent dependent on Russian gas, which means any cut could be catastrophic
