Poland will back proposal to withdraw from the NATO-Russia Founding Act
Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau has said that Poland will support withdrawing from the NATO-Russia declaration of 1997 because of the conflict in Ukraine
Germany and Russia could still ally
Olaf Scholz’s revelations that he talks regularly with Vladimir Putin should serve as a warning to Poland that it could still end up as the victim of a pincer movement by its two foes
Polish military spending spree impresses British conservative press, but is it sustainable?
Poland is set to have Europe’s biggest tank force and biggest army west of Ukraine
‘Polish army must be strong, so it does not have to be used in a war,’ says Polish PM
Polish PM Mateusz Morawiecki underlined the current objectives of the government regarding Poland’s security and some of the looming threats
We’ve never been closer to a conflict between Russia and NATO, warns top Czech general
It is impossible to hope for a quick end to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, according to the chief of the General Staff of the Czech Army
Russian forces facing collapse in northeast Ukraine, nearly surrounded in Lyman
The armed forces of Ukraine are fighting in the suburb of Torske, which is only 12 kilometers from Lyman
Poland might be right on more than just Russia
Ursula von der Leyen and Brussels should now listen to Poland on issues such as climate and energy, argues ruling party MEP Zbigniew Kuźmiuk
The crucial cause behind energy crisis is ‘green fanaticism,’ says Czech president
According to Czechia’s president, the solution to the energy crisis is not to succumb to the Green Deal and to pursue a sovereign foreign policy
Polish and Lithuanian presidents meet to plan more support for Ukraine
Polish President Andrzej Duda and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda met in Poland over two days to intensify military cooperation between the two countries and to plan more visits to Kyiv
Relations with Russia will be strained for at least 10 years, warns Czech foreign minister
“It is time to rethink our policy towards Russia. We have to build new measures against it to stop the war,” said Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský
Poland was right to warn about Russia but Brussels refused to listen, claims former US ambassador to Poland
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
Russian invasion also affects the security situation in Asia and Indo-Pacific, warns Czech foreign minister
“We want to have a fresh picture of possible joint steps and understand the challenges and opportunities in the Indo-Pacific,” says Czech foreign minister Jan Lipavský

The EU cannot guarantee cheap energy for the coming winter, says Czech EU commissioner
“We can guarantee that there will be enough energy for heating and enough food,” the EC vice-president Věra Jourová commented on rapidly rising prices
We have not given up on fighting cost of living crisis, claims Czech PM
Fiala spoke about the consequences of inflation on Czech citizens, the ongoing debate surrounding Russian gas and oil supplies and proposed sanctions, and the need to solve the issue of benefit tourism among primarily Hungarian-speaking Roma.

EU states fail to agree on Russian sanctions as Hungary dissents despite proposed exemption
Countries did however agree on additional defense funding for Ukraine

Germany’s tragicomic energy policy: Vital natural gas project could be blocked to protect porpoises
The latest dispute suggests that finding a solution to replace Russian gas will not be as simple as German newspaper headlines suggest
Coal makes a comeback
A possible extension of coal mining and operation of lignite-fired power plants means a defense against current inflation and future time settings until renewables, hydrogen and other kinder technologies and the warm desires of environmentalists are usable
German government: No fixed limit on number of Ukrainian refugees
Germany has so far taken in approximately 320,000 Ukrainian refugees
The refugee crisis in Czechia has stabilized but will bring a hefty bill, interior minister reveals
“We have higher numbers of people leaving the Czech Republic than those who arrive. The influx of refugees has slowed down, perhaps even stopped,” states Czech interior minister Vít Rakušan
Is Zelensky’s ban on 11 Ukrainian parties a power grab?
Ukraine’s Zelensky has been praised as a heroic leader defending democracy, but his recent move to ban 11 parties has some accusing him of a power grab
‘Born in communism, I will die in communism’ Czech singer’s concert cancelled despite distancing himself from Putin
Despite condemning Putin and speaking out on behalf of Ukraine, the Czech singer still saw his concert canceled
We and the tragedy of Ukrainians
At the time when Russians besieged the city from three sides and their rockets and grenades hit Kyiv, the visit of three prime ministers was a gesture of solidarity

Polish PiS leader calls for NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine, but Germany says that crosses a ‘red line’
The leader of Poland’s ruling party is pushing for NATO troops in Ukraine, but there are fears such a move would likely spiral into World War III
Fearful Czechs buying massive amounts of foreign currencies, mostly US dollars and euros
As the global economy enters a new crisis phase, citizens in countries with weaker currencies are flocking to the safety of the dollar, euro and Swiss franc
Czechia moves closer to sending 650 troops to Slovakia
Czechia’s defense minister is confident that the mandate will receive parliamentary approval shortly, urging lawmakers that there is no time to waste in light of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine
Dangerous assumption? Czech PM claims Putin won’t use nuclear weapons
Some Western leaders believe Russia is bluffing on nuclear weapons, but does such an assumption risk a grave miscalculation?
6,000 air-raid shelters and Prague subway could be used in case of nuclear attack, but Czech PM wants to dial down the hysteria
The use of nuclear weapons is extremely implausible, if not out of the question, claims Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala
AfD party faces internal divisions over Germany’s response to Russia’s war in Ukraine
Germany’s conservative AfD party is facing a serious split over the war in Ukraine
Germany: Controversy follows after Munich Orchestra conductor fired for close relations with Putin
Gergiev was reportedly offered the opportunity to distance himself from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but allowed the offer to expire
Czechs to join Ukrainian foreign legion, President Zeman is supportive
Other countries like the U.K. and Denmark are giving the nod for volunteers to join the fight in Ukraine; the question is now how Russia will respond
‘Madmen need to be isolated,’ says Czech president about Putin’s Russia:
It is necessary to defend against lunatics not only with claims but also with concrete measures, says Zeman
Ukrainian intelligence warns Russia will invade Kiev, Kharkiv, and Kherson
Ukrainian intelligence has information that Russia does not plan to stop in Donbas and wants to continue west deeper into the country
600 Czech troops on standby for rapid deployment at NATO’s request
Czechia is discussing with NATO allies the possibility of setting up new battle groups on NATO’s eastern wing, states Jakub Fajnor from the Ministry of Defence press department
Czech foreign minister: Don’t travel to Ukraine. News about Russia withdrawing troops is disinformation
The number of Russian soldiers is approaching 200,000, said Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský
Sanctions will be the response to any conflict in Ukraine, says Czech foreign minister as he rules out military participation
Following the cagey optimism of the West in the previous days, fears of the real danger of a Russian invasion of Ukraine intensified again on Thursday
‘Russia isn’t crazy enough for war’ – Czech president slams US reports of imminent invasion
Russians are not crazy enough to embark on an operation that will do them more harm than good, claims Zeman
Czech prime minister assures Ukrainian ambassador of country’s full support and rejects Russian aggression
Czechia is trying to get the situation resolved peacefully through diplomacy, Petr Fiala insisted
Czechia to supply Ukraine with 4,000 artillery shells but foreign minister continues to call for diplomatic solution
Solitary actions of individual states could lead to the escalation of the current crisis, warns former Czech Defense Minister

The most important message from this year’s March of Independence: Treat Poland seriously!
The participants of the March of Independence asked for one thing: for Poles, Poland and their independence to be treated seriously, given recent crises, writes Jacek Karnowski