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
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
Joe Biden signed the Lend-Lease Act which enables the export of weapons to Ukraine
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Hungary will care for wounded Ukrainian soldiers and offer millions in aid to the war-torn country
The French automaker suspended production Russia in early April.
There are worries the Ukrainian government may be covertly supporting a kill list that includes Hungary’s prime minister and foreign minister
Frans Timmermans was responding to a question on plans to regulate heating in the EU
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
The U.N. has called on countries to contribute $1.85 billion to a refugee aid fund
Germany may soon cut all Russian oil, but risks lie ahead
The Baltics closed their Russian consulates earlier this month
The drones are part of an $800 million package approved by President Joe Biden
Unlike the U.S., Europe has no interest in a protracted war, Magyar Hírlap columnist Mariann Őry writes
Only a full energy embargo could hit Russia hard enough for it to reconsider its war
Poles are preparing for the war to come to their territory, according to one professor
The key to victory in Ukraine is military force, claims U.S. veteran General James Dubik
Any reconstruction efforts will also have to tackle rampant corruption in the country
Germany is also urging investigations on genocide allegations in Ukraine
The total arms package – including howitzers and helicopters – is worth $800 million
Defence economy Eduard Heger European Union Missiles NATO Robert Fico Russia S-300 SAM Ukraine War Zuzana Čaputová Commentary Remix Exclusive Slovakia Trending The government of Eduard Heger puts its loyalties towards NATO allies over the security of its own citizens
The fundraiser was organized by the European Commission, Canada and NGO ‘Global Citizen’
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
A number of shocking videos have been released by Ukrainian fighters showing alleged executions and torture of Russian POWs
The resolution demanding an embargo on Russian oil, gas, coal and nuclear fuel passed with a large majority
After Ukraine tried to interfere in Hungary’s election results, the country is now accusing Hungary of supporting Russia by buying gas in rubles
The Hungarian prime minister said Putin’s response was “positive”
Hungary is not the first EU member state to concede to the Russian demand, with Slovakia already signaling it will pay in rubles
It is likely the move will see the transfer of more anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles to Ukrainian defense forces
While the left wants to drag Hungary into war, the ruling conservative government says this would threaten Hungary’s security
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 expects up to 800,000 refugees from Ukraine, but the country already features a migrant crisis and struggling economy
This was the second time the Ukrainian president criticized Hungary for its stance just before the country’s April 3 elections
Hungarian Gripen fighter jets were alerted to a bomb threat aboard a flight from Belgrade to St. Petersburg
The majority, however, do not stay in Hungary but travel on to other Western European countries.
Over 3.8 million left the county and over 6.5 million are internally displaced
“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
Hungary will not accept any sanctions against Russia that threaten energy supplies, the foreign minister reminded the chamber
This was the third time Hungarian jets were called upon since the war in Ukraine began
Ukraine should hold a referendum on any deal with Russia, claims Zelensky, but the question is how a referendum is even possible
Despite condemning Putin and speaking out on behalf of Ukraine, the Czech singer still saw his concert canceled
Czech Republic European Union France Germany Italy Russia Ukraine War Weapons Defense European Union French and German arms manufacturers have continued to enrich themselves on trade with Russia even after the annexation of Crimea
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
The prime minister of Poland also calls on Western European leaders to travel to Kyiv
Western analysts believe that Russia may use chemical weapons in a false-flag operation
Poland must win the war for its own and Europe’s future using Ukrainian hands, writes conservative Polish politician Marian Piłka
Morawiecki, Kaczyński, Fiala and Janša have experience of fighting communism when it required actual courage, reminds Grzegorz Górny for wPolityce.pl
Janez Jansa Jarosław Kaczyński Mateusz Morawiecki Petr Fiala Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky War News Poland Trending The arrival of a number of Central European leaders in Kyiv in the middle of a war has been met with glowing praise in Ukraine
Estimates suggest up to 1,000 Canadians have formally applied to help fight for Ukraine, with others traveling to the country via their own means
Western journalists are impressed by the great humanitarian effort that Poles and Polish authorities have undertaken to aid the refugees
Russia’s assets and those of Russian oligarchs should serve to rebuild Ukraine, PM Mateusz Morawieki stated during the Lublin Triangle summit in Warsaw
The Vatican refuses to name Russia as the aggressor as it seeks closer relations with the Russian Orthodox Church, writes Jacek Dziedzina for Catholic portal Gosc.pl
President Andrzej Duda believes that given the current situation, Vladimir Putin may be capable of anything, including the use of weapons of mass destruction
The Polish prime minister highlighted that the Russian invasion of Ukraine has forced Europe, and Germany in particular, to reassess its energy policy concerning Russia
The rest of the world will feel the impact of the Russian-Ukrainian war when it comes to food supply more than Poland, the Polish Economic Institute warns
Viktor Suvorov believes that Putin will be murdered, pointing to examples of similar cases in Russian history
The affairs surrounding the MiG-29s is further confirmation that Poland must continue to build an army which will be able to independently defend the country in the case of war, writes Jacek Karnowski
“During Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Poland is showing the world the difference between migrants and actual refugees,” Patryk Jaki declared
Earlier, Polish PM Mateusz Morawiecki stressed that decision on MIG-29s had to be unanimous and made by ell NATO members
Refugees from Ukraine, who have a so-called toleration visa, could soon work in Czechia without a work permit
A slight majority of Poles also support higher taxes for military spending and back abandoning Russian energy supplies, even if such a move would result in a further hike in energy prices
Sociology Professor Arkadiusz Jabłoński believes that Poland should use the fact that its neighbors aren’t as open to Ukrainian refugees as Poles are to increase its political capital
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The future of the “one world” which solidified itself by the end of the Cold War currently hangs in the balance in Ukraine, writes Marek A. Cichocki
Mateusz Morawiecki called for European leaders to offer greater assistance to Ukraine in its fight against Russia
Gitanas Nauseda also assured U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken of Lithuania’s readiness to accept the permanent deployment of U.S. soldiers following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
China energy security European Union gas Hungary nuclear energy Paks Russia Ukraine USA Viktor Orbán War Defense Economy Hungary PM Orbán explains Hungary’s position on the war in Ukraine, his country’s energy security policy, and how China will play a key role in his country’s future
According to American sources, talks are being held between Washington and Warsaw about an agreement to replace Polish planes if they are given over to Ukrainian pilots
Following Bennett’s face-to-face talks with Putin over the weekend, the Israeli foreign minister will meet U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday
Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki stated that his government will introduce an “anti-Putin shield”
Ambassador Marek Magierowski emphasized the humanitarian aid both the Polish state and Polish people are giving to Ukrainians fleeing the war
In the face of the humanitarian crisis caused by a Russian aggression on Ukraine, Poles are living a miracle of the sort of unity they have not experienced since the days of Solidarity in the 1980s, writes Jerzy Jachowicz for portal wPolityce.pl
Bratislava Defense European Union Ivan Korcok Patriot missile system Russia Soldiers Ukraine War Zuzana Caputova NATO Slovakia Slovakia’s liberal leaders want to place NATO’s frontline with Russia on their territory, yet most citizens not only reject NATO troops in their country but also support neutrality or even back Russia’s actions in Ukraine
The latest polling reveals that 60 percent of Poles believe “all fleeing people must be admitted,” while another 35 percent back supporting those most in need
The price of CO2 emission certificates has fallen from €95 to €62 per ton in reaction to the war in Ukraine, thereby putting the EU’s energy transformation to renewables under serious question
Over 400 students from India who crossed the Ukrainian-Polish border fleeing war have left Poland in two planes which left for Delhi on Tuesday from the southeastern city of Rzeszów
Putin now undedrstands that his end may be more like that of Stalin, Ceausescu, or at best Milosevic, writes Stanisław Janecki for portal wPolityce.pl
While the majority crossing into Poland are Ukrainians, already people from 125 different countries have entered Poland due to the conflict
Arndt Freytag von Loringhoven acknowledges that Germany, unlike Poland, took too long in understanding what Putin was about and says he can easily imagine German troops being involved in protecting Poland’s borders
Claims that Ukraine would also get fighter jets have also been refuted
Ukraine: where Western and Eastern lies meet
Polish philosopher Prof. Jacek Hołówka appeals to Poles to stay united, to avoid being used by outside powers, and to not fall prey to false comparisons between the Polish and Ukrainian situation
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
The BBC has published claims by a Nigerian student that he was treated heartlessly and like an “animal,” but has since deleted the Tweet
Economists are estimating that the war in Ukraine will hit Polish growth by over 1-percentage point, bringing growth forecasts all the way down to only 1.5 to 2.5 percent
President Volodymir Zelensky is becoming the symbol of Ukrainian resistance with his refusal to flee and determination to lead, writes Artur Bartkiewicz in Rzeczpospolita daily
The captain of the Polish national football team and Polish Football Association declared that Poland will not play Russia in the 2022 World Cup playoffs
Poles have been proven right on the issue of migration, writes Michał Karnowski in wPolityce.pl
During his address to the nation, Andrzej Duda assured of Poland’s willingness to accept Ukrainian refugees and of the Polish army’s readiness to defend the country’s borders
In the face of Russian military invasion on Ukraine, Poland must arm itself and do away with its immaturity and infantilism when it comes to historic affairs, warns Jacek Karnowski, the editor-in-chief of conservative weekly magazine Sieci,
“A madman must be isolated,” commented President Miloš Zeman on Russia’s actions
A Polish Committee for National Security and Defense Affairs was convened to discuss the ongoing war beyond Poland’s eastern border
Systemic greed and corruption within Western financial institutions are costing lives
Polish Gen. Waldemar Skrzypczak explains how Russia will continue its conquest of Ukraine
Russia’s recognition of the independence of the Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics and ordering Russian troops into separatist-held regions significantly increases the risk of a large-scale invasion of Ukraine, writes Jędrzej Bielecki for Rzeczpospolita daily
Former deputy defense minister and military expert Romuald Szeremietiew claims Russia wants to manufacture a situation in which it can declare Ukraine the aggressor
There are growing signs that Russia could invade this week, but Putin is also exploring other options, writes Jerzy Haszczyński for Rzeczpospolita
