Poland

The second round of presidential elections is underway in Poland, with Rafał Trzaskowski and Karol Nawrocki competing. More than 700,000 voters have registered abroad.

European stock markets are soaring as investors reorient towards European assets due to Trump's trade policy. The Stoxx 600 index is outperforming the S&P 500 by a record 18%

A 31-year-old woman was detained at the "Krakivets" checkpoint while trying to import 713 packages of medicines from Poland. The value of the contraband is estimated at over one million hryvnias.

The 112 service of Lviv region received a call about a Pole being injured in the mountains. Ukrainian rescuers promptly передали the data to their Polish colleagues, who provided assistance to the victim.

The European Union plans to end funding for the COVID recovery fund, which was supposed to last until the end of 2026. This puts Italy, Spain and Poland, which are most dependent on these funds, at risk.

The ECHR is considering 4 interstate cases of Ukraine against Russia regarding crimes in Crimea, Donbas, and the Kerch Strait. In some cases, violations of human rights by the Russian Federation have already been confirmed.

At the "Shehyni" checkpoint, vehicle processing is slowed down due to repair work. Drivers are urged to choose alternative checkpoints.

Polish President Andrzej Duda awarded Kyrylo Budanov the Gold Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit to Poland. Vadym Skibitsky was also awarded the Knight's Cross.

The President of Poland is outraged that in Ukraine he is met by people with Bandera armbands. According to him, Poland will never consider OUN-UPA "fighters for the freedom of Ukraine".

The President of Serbia stated that he would not fulfill contracts if there is a suspicion that weapons will end up in Ukraine. Earlier, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service reported on the supply of ammunition to Kyiv by Serbia.

The Polish Embassy warns foreigners, especially EU citizens, about the risk of being denied entry to Georgia. The reason may be participation in protests or activity on social media.

China has stopped selling drones to Ukraine, but continues to supply them to Russia. Ukraine has found alternative reconnaissance drones, including FPV, and strike drones.

Programs for teaching Ukrainian as a second foreign language are being developed in Poland. The possibility of including it in the list of languages for the eighth-grader exam is also being considered.

From May 30, 2025, the number of lanes for trucks will be reduced at the "Shehyni – Medyka" checkpoint due to construction works. Customs officers advise choosing alternative checkpoints.

2 million border crossings have been recorded through the eQueue system, with the largest number being in the direction of Poland (1. 1 million). The system covers all checkpoints for trucks and buses.

Experts discuss the possible end of the "trade visa-free regime" with the EU, which may complicate Ukrainian exports. Negotiations are underway on a transition period and new measures.

Finland has initiated withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention due to Russia's growing aggression. The government has already submitted a relevant proposal to parliament, responding to threats from the Russian Federation.

Marta Kos stated that all clusters in the negotiations regarding Ukraine's accession to the EU could be opened this year. She is optimistic that Cluster 1 will be opened as early as June.

The USA and Great Britain are conducting joint military exercises in Norway. The goal is to deter Russian aggression and integrate Finland and Sweden into NATO.

The EU Council has adopted the SAFE program worth €150 billion to stimulate joint procurement in the field of defense. The instrument will allow the bloc to support Ukraine by linking its defense industry with the program.

Latvia has sent 1,500 combat drones to Ukraine as part of an international coalition. Two Latvian companies will supply 12,000 drones within six months.

Leaders of Northern European countries announced the deepening of cooperation in the field of security. This is happening against the background of increasing threats from Moscow and pressure from Washington.

The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the latest Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, which resulted in civilian deaths. The only way to stop the war is to increase support for Ukraine.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Berlin to discuss future technical negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. Friedrich Merz plans to inform about the new package of EU sanctions against Russia.

The Ukrainian rowing team had a successful start at the World Cup in Poznań, winning 7 awards, including 1 gold, 5 silver and 1 bronze medal. The athletes showed a high level of preparation.

In the next two weeks, Russian propagandists will continue to discredit diplomacy. Narratives about the lack of support for Ukraine from the EU and the US and other fables will be spread.

Poland reacted to the desecration of the Katyn massacre memorial in Russian Mednoye. The Polish order and cross, which embody the Stalinist version of history, were removed from the monument.

For the second night in a row, Poland has scrambled military aircraft into the sky due to a massive Russian missile attack on the territory of Ukraine. All necessary procedures for safety have been initiated.

Due to Russia's massive missile attack on Ukraine, Poland has scrambled military aircraft. The operational commander has mobilized all forces for security.

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