Polish thought Information Service 23.10.2026
Poland. The Ministry of National Defence denied information from Ukrainian media, according to which Poland was to suspend the large transport of military aid to Ukraine after the decision of the Lviv Circuit Council to honour UPA. “Poland has consistently provided multifaceted military support to Ukraine”, the ministry provided. In a conversation on YouTube channel Think Poland Prof. Adam Wielomski quoted MP Paul Blacksmithwho admitted that Ukrainian aid cost Poland an astronomical amount of PLN 500,000,000!
Poland. Virtual portal Poland claims that the command of our armed forces sent an authoritative letter to Kiev asking for an explanation of the situation from Sunday, erstwhile the Ukrainian drone flew from above our country into Lithuania.
Poland. On the fb page of Dr. Bohdan Piętek we read: The Sejm is working on a government draft law “about restrictive measures”. 1 of the most crucial elements of the task is "determining rules for the application of sanctions to individuals and businesses". "Restrictive measures may include, inter alia, freezing of funds and economical resources, restrictions on the provision of money or assets and prohibitions on certain transactions". ‘Among the reasons for the application of national sanctions are actions related to human rights violations and support for abroad interference in the information environment of the Republic of Poland.‘. By translating it into a average language – actions considered politically dangerous by the authorities and the proclamation of what the authorities consider Russian propaganda will be punished. How? "One of the proposed changes to the collective liability rules provides for the anticipation for the court to decide a punishment of PLN 200 million". any organization or organization will be considered anti-democratic (read: anti-liberal and anti-EU), utmost right-wing (read: sovereignist) and pro-Russian, it pays PLN 200 million. That means she's outlawed without formal legalization. The state will besides have the right to take over the assets of persons who have committed "a serious violation of human rights or repression of civilian society or democratic opposition or whose activities constitute another serious threat to democracy". No court order will be needed. A decision by the Minister of economical Affairs will suffice.
Poland. Wrocław and Kraków against banders! The City Council of Wrocław unanimously adopted a resolution calling on the Lviv Circuit Council to resign from honoring criminals. A akin resolution, which provides for the suspension of Krakow's cooperation with Lviv after nearly 3 decades, proposed a fresh president, Łukasz Gibala. He besides sent a letter to the mayor of Lviv.
Poland. At the age of 100, a associate of the Grey ranks and the Home Army, imprisoned in Warsaw Pawiak and KL Stutthof, after the war, a journalist, author of books and witness to history, Marek Dunin-Wąsowicz. His death was reported by the Stutthof Museum in Sztutów.
Poland. National extremist Leader Wojciech Olszański, pseudonym “The Lizard”, has been detained by police – the head of the Ministry of abroad Affairs informed Marcin Kierwinski. The Minister explained that the aim was to bring the leader of the Kamrat Brotherhood to the Criminal Institution in accordance with the order of the court. Olszański was convicted of "calling for hatred against a national background". He'll be in a cell for 3 months.
Poland. The planet needs coal! According to Urgewald's report, nand the planet is planning to build 606 fresh coal plants with a full capacity exceeding 740 GW. At the same time, the mining sector is shrinking in Poland: from the beginning of 2026, 6.8 1000 people left it, and 3 mines are being extinguished.
Russian Federation. president of Russia Vladimir Putin After talking to an American envoy Steve Witkoffdeclared his desire for trilateral negotiations on peace in Ukraine. At the same time, the Russian leader wants to talk about safety architecture in Europe. The Russian president believes that the Ukrainian leadership's consideration of the possible failure of territories as a consequence of the war is “not on the spot” due to the fact that – these are the lands of “historic Russia”. The president of Russia added that “it is up to the will”, but “defeating Russia on the battlefield is impossible, and the task of its strategical defeat is unrealistic‘. The leader of Russia stressed – “We do not want a war with Ukraine. But if the current Ukrainian authorities want to fight, let them fight. But I think we can communicate, we agree. If anyone wants to do it differently, well, it's gonna be different. In any event, we will accomplish our objectives and all the objectives of the peculiar military operation will be achieved.”. president Putin says he is willing to “negotiate and search a solution to this hard situation” due to the fact that considers Russians and Ukrainians “one nation”.
Russian Federation. Russian-Japanese talks are ongoing. Japan sent a high-ranking diplomat to Moscow this week Kimitake Nakamureto discuss a nipponese writer detained late by Russians on suspicion of espionage. From Russia, talks are held by a department in the Russian MFA dealing with a large part of East Asia Ludmila Vorobjova. This contradicts earlier media information in Poland that Japan is not negotiating with the Russian Federation.
Russian Federation. Russian The Ministry of Justice will establish a public registry of citizens abroad and avoiding penalties. According to TASS, Deputy Minister of Justice Oleg Swiridenka, it will be published on the ministry website following a list of entities considered to be abroad agents. The paper provides for 14 types of restrictions. These include blocking bank accounts and property, banning the registration of real property and cars, borrowing and making bank transfers. Authorities will besides be able to prohibit the registration of economical activities and self-employment. The gross which will flow to specified citizens will be transferred to a peculiar bill in rubles. This will limit access to finance for the duration of the restrictions.
Ukraine. Kiev gained access to purchases by NATO agency. Ukraine will be able to buy weapons, ammunition and military equipment through NATO Support and Procurement Agency. The fresh mechanics is intended to give Kiev access to an existing network of suppliers and let faster and cheaper purchases, without having to trust solely on bilateral agreements.
Belarus. Ukraine received 252 bodies and remains of fallen soldiers from Russia. At the same time, 25 bodies were transferred to the Russian side. The operation was carried out at the Nowa Huta border crossing in the Homel region of Belarus.
Great Britain. British The government called on citizens on Thursday to make supplies in case of a crisis: from food, through cash, to radio receiver. 9 litres of drinking water per person, a three-day supply of long-term food, hygiene products, a flashlight with spare batteries, a radio with UKF frequencies and a charged powerbank – this is only part of what the British government thinks should be prepared by all resident.
France. In the coming days, “unauthorised demonstrations” will be banned in France, announced by the French president Emmanuel Macron. This is the aftermath of the fresh riots that have caused many harm in French cities. Macron announced that the government would take "another steps" in connection with the protests announced. Due to the tense situation, any museums, including the Louvre, will stay closed on the weekend.
Germans. German media reports the arrest of a dangerous Russian spy. The German police reported that the spy was a 53-year-old Ukrainian. The man had been gathering information about the German and European arms manufacture for over a year. He focused mainly on military facilities protecting NATO's east flank.
Saudi Arabia. According to Kresa portal, Americans leave Saudi Arabia. The U.S. Department of State issued a removal order for most embassy workers in Riyadh. Only the most essential diplomats will remain.
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