A Polish town that was once occupied by the Soviets used to embrace its history with military re-enactments and Lenin banners. But “nobody wants to be reminded of Russia these days.”
Tag: Poland
Angry Farmers Pierce Europe’s United Front on Ukraine
A grain deal that got Ukrainian exports moving and eased a global food crisis is now fueling protests in Romania and among other staunch supporters of Kyiv.
Pentagon Speeds Up Tank Timeline for Ukraine but Resists Calls for Jets
The U.S. will begin training Ukrainian troops on M1 Abrams tanks in the next few weeks, officials said, and combat-ready tanks could reach the battlefields by the fall.
E.U. Cries Foul as Poland and Hungary Ban Ukraine Grain Imports
The European Union lifted tariffs on Ukrainian grain last year. But farmers say they are suffering from a glut of produce in Europe.
Boy’s Suicide in Poland Spurs Backlash Against State Media Tactics
A public radio station in the city of Szczecin is under fire for helping to identify a 15-year-old sex abuse victim, the son of a local opposition politician, who later killed himself.
Ukraine Needs South Korean Artillery Shells, Poland’s Prime Minister Says
Leaders in Seoul need assurances that the United States would offer support in the face of any aggressive response from China or Russia, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said.
South Korea Downplays Leaked Pentagon Documents
The reaction to the leak in South Korea is perhaps the strongest so far as the Biden administration scrambles to contain the damage from apparent spying on allies.
Poland and Ukraine Reach Temporary Solution After Grain Supply Dispute
Poland, Romania and Hungary, all of which border Ukraine and are members of the European Union, have struggled with a glut of grain and other Ukrainian agricultural products since last year.
Leaked Documents Show Seoul Torn Between U.S. Demands and Its Own Policy
The documents showed the United States most likely spied on a key Asian ally as pressure built for South Korea to help Washington supply ammunition to Ukraine.
Leaked Documents Show Seoul Torn Between U.S. Demands and Its Own Policy
The documents showed the United States most likely spied on a key Asian ally as pressure built for South Korea to help Washington supply ammunition to Ukraine.