Tag: Poland

Poland Considers Invoking NATO Article 4 After ‘Russian-Made Missile’ Hits Village, Kills 2

Poland is considering calling on NATO to invoke Article 4 after a “Russian-made missile” hit a village inside its territory near the Ukrainian border on Tuesday, killing two Polish citizens. “A moment ago we decided to verify whether there are grounds to launch procedures under Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty,” government spokesman Piotr Muller…


Australia Concerned Over Potential Missile Strike on Poland

Australia is concerned over the potential Russian missile strike on NATO member Poland after authorities confirmed that a “Russian-made missile” dropped onto a village inside its territory near the Ukrainian border, killing two. According to a statement from Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a Russia-made missile dropped on the village of Przewodów, district Hrubieszów, Lubelskie province, at…


Trudeau ‘Closely Monitoring’ Situation in Poland as Biden Calls Emergency Meeting

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended an emergency meeting of G7 and NATO leaders called by U.S. President Joe Biden in Indonesia after Poland said it was investigating after what it called a Russian-made missile hit its territory and killed two people Tuesday. Trudeau, who is with leaders in Bali for the G20 summit, tweeted that…


Poland Confirms ‘Russian-Made Missile Dropped’ on Village, Killing 2

Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) confirmed early Wednesday morning local time that a “Russian-made missile dropped” onto a village inside its territory near the Ukrainian border, killing two Polish citizens. “At 3:40 pm, a Russia-made missile dropped on the village of Przewodów, district Hrubieszów, Lubelskie province, and resulted in death of two citizens of the Republic…


NTD Evening News (Nov. 15): Suspected Russian Missiles Cross Into Poland: Reports; DeSantis Responds to Trump’s Comments

A senior U.S. intelligence official said Russian missiles struck Poland, a NATO member state, and killed two people. Republican Congress members elected current Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy as their nominee for House speaker, while Sen. Rick Scott announced he’s running to unseat Minority Leader Mitch McConnell as the Senate’s top Republican. And Florida Gov. Ron…


How American Pilots Formed the Kosciuszko Squadron During War War I to Help the Polish Fight the Soviets Invasion

Near the end of World War I, the Russian Empire, its army rent by defeat after costly defeat and with morale ebbing, collapsed. Bread riots, strikes, and a mutinous army forced Czar Nicholas II Romanov to abdicate on March 15, 1917. After three centuries of Romanov control, the Russian Empire dissolved into a provisional government,…


Poland Begins Construction of Razor-Wire Barrier Along Border With Russia’s Kaliningrad Amid Security Concerns

Poland has begun constructing a razor-wire fence on its border with Russia’s Kaliningrad, where Moscow has a significant military presence, officials said on Wednesday. Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak told reporters at a news conference that he has ordered the temporary barrier to be built immediately to ensure that Poland is secure. The barrier will measure…


South Korea Signs Agreement With Poland to Build Their Nuclear Reactors

South Korea and Poland have signed initial agreements to build a second nuclear power plant in Poland, as South Korea continues taking steps to revive its nuclear industry and Poland strives for a cheap and stable energy supply. Polish energy companies ZE PAK and PGE signed a letter of intent with Korea Hydro & Nuclear…


Loyalty, Flair, and Polish Patriotism: ‘Meeting’ Count Stanislaw Kostka Potocki

WARSAW, Poland—I saw him as soon as I entered The White Hall of Wilanow Palace. On the far side of the room, a confident nobleman casually dressed in a white shirt, a velvet vest, leather trousers, and a blue sash, with a kind face and an open, approachable manner, sat astride his horse. He had…


After Fighter Jet Purchase, Poland Now Buying 300 Multiple-Rocket Launchers From South Korea

Poland will sign a contract with South Korea to buy 300 K239 Chunmoo multiple-rocket launchers, the Polish defense minister said, as Warsaw seeks to bolster defense capability amid the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war. Polish Defense Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Mariusz Blaszczak said the two countries had completed their negotiations and that a contract will be…