The West has sent an array of weapons once seen as too provocative, and it looks like tanks will be next. With a new Russian offensive expected, officials see an urgent need to shift the balance.
Tag: Poland
Spat Over Patriot Missiles Reveals Deepening Rifts in Europe Over Ukraine
Relations between Warsaw and Berlin, never warm, have deteriorated since the start of the Ukraine war, damaging unity in both NATO and the European Union.
A Chatty Putin’s Underlying Message: I’m Still in Charge
In a string of appearances, it wasn’t so much what the Russian leader said, much of it false, as it was his apparent need to demonstrate that he is healthy, alert and in control.
Ukrainian Embassies Targeted With Bloody Packages, Kyiv Says
The packages arrived several days after six letter bombs were mailed to offices in Spain, including those of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and the American and Ukrainian Embassies.
Poland Wants Ukrainian Refugees to Pay Some Housing and Food Costs
Poland has taken in more Ukrainians fleeing the war than any other European country and by the end of the year will have also spent more on services for them.
Amid Scandals and Politics, Poland’s Youths Lose Faith in Catholic Church
The Polish church is in a deep crisis, as its authority is sapped by cascading sexual abuse scandals and as more people grow wary of its perceived alliance with the country’s right-wing government.
Missiles for Poland May Disrupt NATO’s Stance on Ukraine War
NATO is determined to help Ukraine battle Russia, but wants no direct part of the war. A new promise of air defense weapons for Poland may make that more complicated.
Article 4 and Article 5 of the NATO Treaty Explained
The provisions are core parts of the NATO charter, but are not often invoked.
‘This Is Not Ukraine’s Fault’: Tensions Ease Over Missile Strike in Poland
NATO and Polish officials said that it was a Ukrainian missile that crossed the border and killed two people, but that Russia bore the blame.
In a Polish Village, Renewed Fears of War Spilling Over From Ukraine
When missiles landed a few miles from the Ukrainian border, residents say they reignited fears that had largely calmed since the war’s early weeks.