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Tag: Poland
The Powerful Force Guiding Poland’s Welcome to Ukrainians: Fear of Putin
Poland has not been a welcoming place for some refugees. But Ukraine’s cause, in this political moment, has been popular because of a mutual concern about Russia.
Some Ukrainian Refugees Are Returning Home, Despite the Risks
A growing number of families, convinced the war could last for years, have decided that facing danger at home is better than life as a refugee.
Would Putin Strike NATO Supply Lines to Ukraine? History Suggests No.
From the Soviets in Afghanistan to the U.S. in Korea, Moscow and Washington have often chosen not to attack the countries aiding their enemies.
In a Fiery Speech, Biden Warns of a Battle Between ‘Liberty and Repression’
The president warned Western nations that the fight against autocracy would be costly and could be lengthy.
Biden’s Barbed Remark About Putin: A Slip or a Veiled Threat?
The conclusion of Mr. Biden’s speech on Saturday was a reminder of how precarious diplomacy can be when bombs are already dropping.
Biden Calls Putin a Butcher After Meeting With Ukraine Refugees
His comment came as he visited a stadium in Warsaw where the Polish authorities are assisting the waves of people who are fleeing Ukraine.
Just Weeks After Fleeing Ukraine, Woman Wins Jerusalem Marathon
Valentyna Vereteska fled from Mykolaiv, Ukraine, to Poland with her 11-year-old daughter a month ago.
Biden Meets With U.S. Troops Stationed in Poland
He thanked them for serving as a deterrent to President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and joined them for pizza.
Long on Europe’s Fringe, Poland Takes Center Stage as War Rages in Ukraine
Poland’s right-wing populist government has been embraced by both Brussels and Washington as a linchpin of Western solidarity and security.