Poland
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Poland Deploys Fighter Jets as Russian Drones Strike Near Border
Poland’s military deployed fighter jets and alerted air defense systems on September 17 following Russian drone strikes in Ukraine’s western Volyn region.
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Russian Drone Strike Targets Train Near Polish Border Following Diplomatic Transit
A Russian drone strike hit a train engine 2km from the Polish border shortly after a high-profile diplomatic delegation passed through the station.
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Russian Hybrid Threats Intensify as Poland Thwarts Assassination Plot
Poland reports a surge in Russian hybrid activity, including a thwarted assassination plot and warnings of potential infrastructure sabotage against Ukraine’s allies.
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Lech Wałęsa to Headline Cold War Week Events in Arkansas This November
Former Polish President and Nobel laureate Lech Wałęsa will speak in Blytheville, Arkansas, this November during the National Cold War Center’s annual events.
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Polish PM identifies suspected Russian missile crash in Lublin province
A suspected Russian Kh-101 missile crashed in eastern Poland on Thursday, creating a 10-meter-wide crater during a massive Russian airstrike on Ukraine.
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U.S. Warns of Potential Russian Provocations Against Poland; Kaliningrad Faces Supply Strain
Washington warns that Russia may stage limited incursions or provocations in Poland as Kaliningrad struggles with fuel shortages and logistical strain.
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The Weight of Life: Dr. Zbigniew Religa’s Heart Transplant
A haunting 1987 photograph captures the exhaustion and dedication of Dr. Zbigniew Religa after a grueling 23-hour heart transplant surgery.
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Zelensky Returns Highest Polish Honor Amid WWII Dispute
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and senior officials have returned Polish state honors following a decision by Polish President Karol Nawrocki to strip Zelensky of the Order of the White Eagle.
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Shift in the Shield: US Halts Major Troop Deployments to Poland and Germany
In a significant pivot of Transatlantic security policy, the Pentagon has canceled the deployment of thousands of troops to Poland and Germany, returning the U.S. presence in Europe to pre-2022 levels.
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Warsaw and Yerevan Deepen Ties in Strategic Defense Shift
Armenia and Poland are accelerating defense cooperation, focusing on military education and joint training to bolster institutional security ties.
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Andrzej Poczobut Released in US-Brokered Prisoner Swap
Polish-Belarusian journalist and Sakharov Prize winner Andrzej Poczobut has been released from a Belarusian penal colony as part of a complex multi-country prisoner exchange.
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Poland Reports 96% Drop in Illegal Border Crossings from Belarus
Poland’s Interior Ministry announced a dramatic 96% decrease in illegal border crossing attempts from Belarus in Q1 2026, attributing it to stringent policies and enhanced border security.
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Sweden vs. Poland: The High-Stakes World Cup Playoff Final
Sweden and Poland face off in a single-elimination playoff final to secure their spot in the 2026 World Cup, with both teams relying on contrasting tactical identities to claim victory.
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Poland, Estonia to Produce ‘Shahed Killer’ Missile System
Poland and Estonia partner on the Mark I missile system, inspired by Ukraine’s experience against low-cost drones like the Shahed.
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Unknown Balloons Enter Poland From Belarus Filled With Cigarettes
Unidentified balloons carrying smuggled cigarettes crossed into Poland from Belarus, prompting an investigation amid ongoing military exercises near the border.