Polish diplomacy in crisis after ambassador to France claims Poland will declare war on Russia if Ukraine loses
The Polish embassy in Paris later issued a statement trying to walk back the remarks, but the cat was already out of the bag
The war has radically changed Ukrainians’ opinion toward Poland
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has reshaped the political landscape in the region, bringing Poland and Ukraine closer together than ever before
Russians destroy Catholic church in Bakhmut
The Russian army has destroyed a Roman Catholic church in the center of the city of Bakhmut in the Donetsk region of Ukraine
Recognizing Russian gains from war in Ukraine is straight path to another world war, warns Poland’s president
Europe cannot accept any peace deals with Russia without Ukraine’s consent, warns Andrzej Duda
More extensive ban on exports to Russia would be more effective than the West’s current sanctions, study finds
Russia has proven to be most vulnerable to restrictions in the microchip export market, and an expansion of technology sanctions could grind Russia to a halt, a Hungarian think tank claims
US military general estimates over 100,000 Russians killed or wounded in Ukraine
General Mark Milley also floated the need for Russia and Ukraine to enter into talks to end the war
Putin must drag out war to stay in power, says UK professor
“We always talk about the Russians in terms of the chess grandmasters, but (Putin’s) sport is judo”
Almost every Ukrainian considers Poland to be a friendly country, polling shows
Ukrainian citizens continue to view Poland as their country’s strongest ally
Europe faces refugee catastrophe as Russia war tactic of destroying critical infrastructure knocks out water and power
14 million Ukrainians have already left their homes, and it is not even winter yet
Poland has funded over half of the Starlink terminals for Ukraine
Around 85 percent of the 20,000 Space X Starlink terminals used by the Ukrainians were actually paid for by the Polish, U.S. and British governments
Russia, an empire of racism
Putin is cleansing non-Slavic populations in Russia through mobilization, writes Krzysztof Karnkowski
Pope Francis makes first direct plea to Putin to stop violence
The Pontiff warns the conflict in Ukraine “increases the risk of nuclear escalation”
US wants EU to support Ukraine with $1.5 billion per month
The European Union plans $38 billion in aid to Ukraine next year
Why the Ukrainians are winning
The key to understanding the successes of the Ukrainians on the battlefield lies in good leadership and the motivation of its troops, writes Goran Andrijanić
EU sends €5 billion to Ukraine while threatening to block €7.5 billion from Hungary
Ukraine was consistently ranked one of the most corrupt countries in the world long before the war broke out
80% of German medium-sized businesses have remained in Russia despite sanctions
One manager noted that the livelihood of some 400 Russian families depends on him remaining in business
Britain trained 5,000 Ukrainian soldiers for urban warfare, Denmark set to follow suit
Western nations continue to offer their military expertise to the Ukrainian army
Russia requests weapons from North Korea
Russia’s ammunition supply may be the key to its continued war efforts
Romanian minesweeper vessel hits adrift mine in Black Sea
The ship was reportedly hit by the mine it had been tasked to neutralize, causing significant damage to the rear of the vessel but not resulting in any injuries to the crew
Two main pillars of Ukrainian economy in dire straits
The war is crushing Ukraine’s economy
The EU is running low on weapons, says chief diplomat
Jointly buying and producing weapons would be the reasonable and cheaper option, said the EU’s top diplomat
‘This war is killing Europe,’ says Hungarian security analyst
The war only serves to increase the United States’ advantage over Europe, security analyst Prof. György Nógrádi believes
War hits Ukraine grains harvest hard, leaving many parts of Africa in crisis mode
Starvation conditions in many African countries are expected to accelerate
Germans should make ‘personal sacrifices’ to support war against Russia, says wealthy FDP politician
A wealthy politician with strong ties to the arms industry is calling for Germans to make “sacrifices” to protect Ukraine
‘Don’t sacrifice Germany for Ukraine’ – German trade association asks Chancellor Scholz to end sanctions against Russia to save economy
Signatories of the open letter say Ukraine is one of the most corrupt countries in the world
Hungary seen as best in region for weathering economic crisis
Despite its heavy economic ties with Russia, Hungary will weather the war-induced economic crisis better than its regional peers, a recent study suggests
Russian military conflict against the V4 would lead to a stalemate, claims security expert
Russia would have an overwhelming air and sea superiority against the Visegrád Four
German artillery donated to Ukraine is already failing after just weeks of use
Germany’s defense ministry has blamed improper use for their failure
World on brink of nuclear annihilation, UN Secretary General warns
Antonio Guterres said the U.N. conference was “a chance to strengthen” the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty amid rising tensions in Ukraine, on the Korean peninsula, and in the Middle East
Ukraine receives 6 Stormer air defense systems from the UK
The systems are capable of detecting airborne targets at a distance of 18 kilometers
Only US-Russia peace talks can end the war in Ukraine, says Hungarian PM Orbán
Viktor Orbán said Europe lost its chance to influence European policy when it failed to enforce the Minsk agreement
German industry begins to stutter as energy crisis hits
Some 16 percent of companies have already begun to scale back production
Hungarian foreign minister calls for peace agreement for the sake of Ukrainian children
Ukrainian children are being taken care of in Hungary, but the best course of action to ensure them a brighter future is a brokered peace agreement, Péter Szijjártó said on Tuesday
65% of Ukrainians don’t plan to return home in the foreseeable future
A survey conducted for UNHCR among Ukrainian refugees reveals that 65 percent of them do not plan to return to their country in the foreseeable future
Ukraine to receive Soviet-era weapons from Eastern Europe
In exchange, Germany will refill Eastern European arsenals with modern weaponry
Biden isn’t fit to lead the Western world, says Hungarian security expert
Neither side in the Ukrainian war is looking for a compromise
Zelensky wouldn’t last 24 hours without Western aid, says Hungarian security expert
Weapons destined for Ukraine have already appeared in the arms markets of the third world, György Nógrádi claimed
From summit to summit
Despite back-to-back summits, Western leaders are struggling with a lack of domestic support, Magyar Hírlap columnist Mariann Őry writes
Scholz and Macron want supplicants not partners on Ukraine
Macron, Scholz, and Draghi did not take the Polish president or prime minister with them to Kyiv, not because Poland matters too little but because it has become too significant for the tastes of “old Europe,” argues Jacek Karnowski for portal wPolityce.pl
Public opinion on Ukraine shifts as Europeans back immediate peace over a resounding Russian defeat
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
What will be the EU leaders’ message for Ukraine?
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
NATO must no longer withhold forces from Eastern Europe, says deputy secretary-general
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine means NATO is no longer bound to its previous agreement with Moscow
Europe is shooting itself in the foot with Russian energy boycott, says Hungarian security expert
Hungarian security policy expert György Nógrádi agrees with Kissinger, who says peace talks with Russia are a must
Ukraine conflict results in Hungary’s largest humanitarian action to date
Over 726,000 Ukrainians have sought initial refuge in Hungary to date
Less than half of the 2,000 missiles launched by Russia on Ukraine have hit desired target
Official estimates hold Russia’s missile success at just below 40 percent
Duda’s speech in Kyiv delivered at the key moment
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
Can Austria remain independent in the shadow of war?
A letter signed by almost 60 leading public figures says neutrality puts Austria in danger
Hungary declares state of emergency due to war in Ukraine
The state of emergency allows the government to pass ordinances without parliamentary approval
Ukraine accuses Germany of blocking delivery of armored vehicles
German defense contractor still cannot deliver the tanks and infantry fighting vehicles it offered Ukraine


The Germans throw a wrench into Poland’s military altruism
Poland might not receive free high-tech German tanks in exchange for sending Ukraine their Soviet-era military equipment after all
Is Russia using laser weapons in Ukraine?
The weapons can allegedly blind satellites in low Earth orbit and destroy drones from 5 kilometers
Russians line up for their last McDonald’s meal after franchise announces intention to leave Russia
Those who take over the restaurants won’t be allowed to use the McDonald’s branding, logo, or menus
Fake bomb threats paralyze Serbian capital as schools and public places evacuated
The Serbian prime minister said the bomb threats were designed to pressure his country into joining sanctions against Russia
Orbán warns of ‘suicide of the Western world’ as Europe enters an ‘age of danger’
Viktor Orbán predicts a decade of economic troubles, war, and political weakness in Europe


New Hungarian president’s inauguration speech dispels the left’s ‘Putin puppet’ myth
President Katalin Novák sends a message to Warsaw days before her visit
Salvini: Ukraine war must end before 20 million African migrants head to Europe over food shortages
Salvini warns that fueling the war in Ukraine with more weapons could prolong the conflict, lead to a food crisis in Africa, and eventually a new migrant wave to Europe
Russian army repairs equipment in Ukraine with parts from household appliances
Semiconductors are the most critical component needed by the Russian military due to the sanctions against the country
Brainwashing is not confined to Russia, it’s prevalent in the West too
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


The majority of Hungarians reject a one-sided interpretation of Ukraine conflict
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
US approves WWII-inspired legislation to help Ukraine resist Russian invasion
Joe Biden signed the Lend-Lease Act which enables the export of weapons to 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
Hungary to care for wounded Ukrainian soldiers, offer €37 million in aid
Hungary will care for wounded Ukrainian soldiers and offer millions in aid to the war-torn country
Renault sells Lada factory for 1 Russian ruble
The French automaker suspended production Russia in early April.
Viktor Orbán included on ultra-nationalist ‘enemies of Ukraine’ kill list
There are worries the Ukrainian government may be covertly supporting a kill list that includes Hungary’s prime minister and foreign minister
‘Take shorter showers and air out your clothes instead of washing them!’ EC vice-president tells citizens
Frans Timmermans was responding to a question on plans to regulate heating in the EU
Sweden not planning referendum on NATO membership, PM reveals
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
German parliament approves heavy weaponry to be sent to Ukraine
The first shipment from Germany will include the provision of 50 Gepard anti-aircraft tanks
Number of Ukrainian refugees may reach 8.3 million, prompting UN to call for more aid
The U.N. has called on countries to contribute $1.85 billion to a refugee aid fund
Germany could drop Russian oil ‘in a few days’ despite warnings from US official
Germany may soon cut all Russian oil, but risks lie ahead
Russia closes Baltic state consulates, orders all staff to leave its territory in reciprocal move
The Baltics closed their Russian consulates earlier this month
US will send custom Ghost Phoenix attack drones to Ukraine
The drones are part of an $800 million package approved by President Joe Biden
Europe cannot afford war without end
Unlike the U.S., Europe has no interest in a protracted war, Magyar Hírlap columnist Mariann Őry writes
EU has paid Russia €1 billion a day for energy since the war began
Only a full energy embargo could hit Russia hard enough for it to reconsider its war
Poles prepare for Ukraine war to spread to their country
Poles are preparing for the war to come to their territory, according to one professor
Economic sanctions cannot stop Russia, former US general says
The key to victory in Ukraine is military force, claims U.S. veteran General James Dubik
This is how much it will cost the EU to rebuild Ukraine
Any reconstruction efforts will also have to tackle rampant corruption in the country
Sending heavy weapons to Ukraine does not mean joining war, German justice minister says
Germany is also urging investigations on genocide allegations in Ukraine
US sends Javelin missiles and Switchblade drones to Ukraine in $800 million arms package
The total arms package – including howitzers and helicopters – is worth $800 million


Slovakia’s decision to gift S-300 batteries to Ukraine ends in domestic upheaval
The government of Eduard Heger puts its loyalties towards NATO allies over the security of its own citizens
European Investment Bank approves €4 billion aid for Ukrainian refugees
The fundraiser was organized by the European Commission, Canada and NGO ‘Global Citizen’
Russia appoints former Syrian commander to lead invasion force, but US claims Russia has no chance of winning
Putin is pushing for definitive results before May 9, but the U.S. claims that Putin has already lost and has no chance of conquering Ukraine
Video of Ukrainians executing Russian POWs confirmed authentic by the New York Times
A number of shocking videos have been released by Ukrainian fighters showing alleged executions and torture of Russian POWs
EU parliament demands full ban on Russian energy
The resolution demanding an embargo on Russian oil, gas, coal and nuclear fuel passed with a large majority
Ukraine attacks Hungary’s willingness to pay for Russian gas in rubles
After Ukraine tried to interfere in Hungary’s election results, the country is now accusing Hungary of supporting Russia by buying gas in rubles
Orbán speaks to Putin, offers to host ceasefire talks in Budapest in drive for peace
The Hungarian prime minister said Putin’s response was “positive”
Hungary has ‘no difficulty’ to pay rubles for Russian gas, says PM Orbán
Hungary is not the first EU member state to concede to the Russian demand, with Slovakia already signaling it will pay in rubles
EU pledges €1 billion to Ukraine for defensive weapons
It is likely the move will see the transfer of more anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles to Ukrainian defense forces
Just before election, Hungarian government emphasizes its anti-war stance
While the left wants to drag Hungary into war, the ruling conservative government says this would threaten Hungary’s security
Romanians’ fear of nuclear fallout has environment minister attempting to calm nerves
Romanians have been hoarding iodine tablets for weeks in anticipation of nuclear fallout or a radiation leak at one of the country’s many nuclear energy plants
Italy faces migration pressure on two fronts, 800,000 Ukrainian refugees expected
Italy expects up to 800,000 refugees from Ukraine, but the country already features a migrant crisis and struggling economy
Zelensky again lashes out at Hungary just before national elections
This was the second time the Ukrainian president criticized Hungary for its stance just before the country’s April 3 elections
Hungarian fighter jets scrambled again due to bomb threat on commercial flight
Hungarian Gripen fighter jets were alerted to a bomb threat aboard a flight from Belgrade to St. Petersburg
Hungary received over 530,000 refugees from Ukraine
The majority, however, do not stay in Hungary but travel on to other Western European countries.
Ukraine war sparks biggest refugee wave since WWII, according to UN
Over 3.8 million left the county and over 6.5 million are internally displaced
Czechs to be paid to house Ukrainian refugees, government expects EU to cover the cost
“As Czechia, we understand that we are one of the priority countries. Those people seek refuge where it is linguistically and culturally close to them,” states Czech Labor Minister Marian Jurečka
Szijjártó defends Hungarian anti-war stance on Ukraine conflict during UN address
Hungary will not accept any sanctions against Russia that threaten energy supplies, the foreign minister reminded the chamber
Hungary scrambles fighter jets after bomb threat received on Turkish civilian airplane
This was the third time Hungarian jets were called upon since the war in Ukraine began
Zelensky claims any deal with Russia must be confirmed by referendum even as war rages
Ukraine should hold a referendum on any deal with Russia, claims Zelensky, but the question is how a referendum is even possible
‘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