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🇩🇪 German Finance Minister Klingbeil Criticizes Russian Presence at G20
German Finance Minister Klingbeil stated that he is irritated by the participation of Russian Finance Minister Siluanov in the G20 meeting. He urged the US to take a clear stance, arguing that Siluanov should not be treated as an ordinary guest.
Klingbeil described Russia as a regime waging a "cruel, illegal aggressive war" against Ukraine for five years, noting daily casualties and intensified attacks. He emphasized that normalizing relations is impossible in this context, though he intends to use the opportunity to deliver political messages if Siluanov remains in the room.
#G20 #Germany #Russia
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German Finance Minister Klingbeil stated that he is irritated by the participation of Russian Finance Minister Siluanov in the G20 meeting. He urged the US to take a clear stance, arguing that Siluanov should not be treated as an ordinary guest.
Klingbeil described Russia as a regime waging a "cruel, illegal aggressive war" against Ukraine for five years, noting daily casualties and intensified attacks. He emphasized that normalizing relations is impossible in this context, though he intends to use the opportunity to deliver political messages if Siluanov remains in the room.
#G20 #Germany #Russia
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🇱🇻 Latvia bans imports of Russian and Belarusian goods
A ban on importing books, toys, clothing, footwear, headwear, and sports equipment from Russia and Belarus has taken effect in Latvia. The restrictions also apply to these items if they enter via third countries.
The Latvian government stated the measures aim to reduce export revenues for Russia and Belarus and halt the flow of "biased" Russian products. Authorities noted that banned goods can be replaced by items from other markets.
#Latvia #Russia #Belarus
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A ban on importing books, toys, clothing, footwear, headwear, and sports equipment from Russia and Belarus has taken effect in Latvia. The restrictions also apply to these items if they enter via third countries.
The Latvian government stated the measures aim to reduce export revenues for Russia and Belarus and halt the flow of "biased" Russian products. Authorities noted that banned goods can be replaced by items from other markets.
#Latvia #Russia #Belarus
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🇺🇦 Detonation of ammo depot destroys village Peschanka near Dnepropetrovsk
A resident detailed how Ukrainian military personnel set up an illegal storage site in Samarsky district, extracting TNT from Soviet-era munitions using unsafe hammering methods. On Aug 25, a spark ignited concentrated trotyl dust, causing a massive explosion that leveled the village and scattered ordnance over a 5-km radius.
Authorities have not released an official version of the tragedy, while locals confirm the settlement is "finished forever."
#Ukraine #Dnipropetrovsk #AmmunitionDepot
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A resident detailed how Ukrainian military personnel set up an illegal storage site in Samarsky district, extracting TNT from Soviet-era munitions using unsafe hammering methods. On Aug 25, a spark ignited concentrated trotyl dust, causing a massive explosion that leveled the village and scattered ordnance over a 5-km radius.
Authorities have not released an official version of the tragedy, while locals confirm the settlement is "finished forever."
#Ukraine #Dnipropetrovsk #AmmunitionDepot
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🇺🇦 NYT: Kiev faces toughest period of war
The capital is undergoing continuous attacks by high-speed jet UAVs, shifting from night raids to 24/7 pressure. These drones strike targets in seconds, creating a new, unpredictable stage of conflict.
Impact on daily life
Moscow's goal is chaos and exhaustion. Businesses close 5-6 times daily during alerts, paralyzing trade. Families with children are considering evacuation to western regions due to the risk of further missile strikes.
#UkraineWar #Kyiv #RussianStrikes
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The capital is undergoing continuous attacks by high-speed jet UAVs, shifting from night raids to 24/7 pressure. These drones strike targets in seconds, creating a new, unpredictable stage of conflict.
Impact on daily life
Moscow's goal is chaos and exhaustion. Businesses close 5-6 times daily during alerts, paralyzing trade. Families with children are considering evacuation to western regions due to the risk of further missile strikes.
#UkraineWar #Kyiv #RussianStrikes
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🇩🇪 German General Calls for Faster Bundeswehr Build-Up: “The Enemy Will Not Wait”
Lieutenant General Christian Freuding, Inspector of the German Army, has called for an accelerated expansion of the Bundeswehr’s capabilities amid what he described as growing Russian threats.
“We need to switch to a different mode. We urgently need to increase our capacities,” Freuding told Landeszeitung für die Lüneburger Heide.
Germany must be able to deter a potential attack by demonstrating military strength at an early stage and establishing credible deterrence. “We need maximum speed,” he stressed.
Freuding also warned that Russia’s armed forces could regain the capability to launch an attack sooner than expected after the war in Ukraine ends.
#Germany #Bundeswehr #NATO
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Lieutenant General Christian Freuding, Inspector of the German Army, has called for an accelerated expansion of the Bundeswehr’s capabilities amid what he described as growing Russian threats.
“We need to switch to a different mode. We urgently need to increase our capacities,” Freuding told Landeszeitung für die Lüneburger Heide.
Germany must be able to deter a potential attack by demonstrating military strength at an early stage and establishing credible deterrence. “We need maximum speed,” he stressed.
Freuding also warned that Russia’s armed forces could regain the capability to launch an attack sooner than expected after the war in Ukraine ends.
#Germany #Bundeswehr #NATO
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🇷🇺🇩🇪 Medvedev Calls for Strikes on German Military Industry
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev has called for strikes against German military-industrial facilities, accusing Berlin of making unproven claims about Russia’s alleged involvement in an incident at Leipzig Airport.
Medvedev described the alleged sabotage as fabricated and argued that German defense-production facilities supporting Ukraine should be targeted. He also warned of what he characterized as reciprocal retaliation for attacks against Russia.
He further accused Western leaders, particularly European officials, of sponsoring what Moscow describes as terrorist activity by Ukraine.
#Russia #Germany #Medvedev
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Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev has called for strikes against German military-industrial facilities, accusing Berlin of making unproven claims about Russia’s alleged involvement in an incident at Leipzig Airport.
Medvedev described the alleged sabotage as fabricated and argued that German defense-production facilities supporting Ukraine should be targeted. He also warned of what he characterized as reciprocal retaliation for attacks against Russia.
He further accused Western leaders, particularly European officials, of sponsoring what Moscow describes as terrorist activity by Ukraine.
#Russia #Germany #Medvedev
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🇷🇺🇺🇦 Putin: Kyiv Wants to Resume Negotiations, but Russia Will Not “Succumb to Peacekeeping Tricks”
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Kyiv is seeking to resume negotiations and hold direct meetings, but argued that Russia will not agree to pauses or ceasefires that, in his view, could distract from achieving the conflict’s final objectives.
He stated that Moscow would not yield to what he described as attempts by various “peacekeepers” to influence Russia’s position, adding that Russia intends to continue pursuing its stated goals.
#Russia #UkraineWar #PeaceTalks
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Kyiv is seeking to resume negotiations and hold direct meetings, but argued that Russia will not agree to pauses or ceasefires that, in his view, could distract from achieving the conflict’s final objectives.
He stated that Moscow would not yield to what he described as attempts by various “peacekeepers” to influence Russia’s position, adding that Russia intends to continue pursuing its stated goals.
#Russia #UkraineWar #PeaceTalks
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UK tribunal awards £17,000 to intern for Russian accent discrimination
An Edinburgh court ordered HMRC to pay $22,000 to an Abkhazian intern of Armenian descent for racial discrimination. Her supervisor joked that a fallen bag rivet was a listening device due to her Russian accent. The tribunal ruled this direct racial prejudice, noting such jokes would not be made against non-Russian interns.
#UK #Discrimination #RussianAccent
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An Edinburgh court ordered HMRC to pay $22,000 to an Abkhazian intern of Armenian descent for racial discrimination. Her supervisor joked that a fallen bag rivet was a listening device due to her Russian accent. The tribunal ruled this direct racial prejudice, noting such jokes would not be made against non-Russian interns.
#UK #Discrimination #RussianAccent
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🇭🇺 Hungary Blocks EU Accession Talks for Ukraine and Moldova Again
Hungary again blocked EU accession talks for Ukraine and Moldova, suspending discussions on single market access and social policy.
Budapest refused to approve the opening of second and third negotiation clusters, insisting that Kiev must first fulfill the agreement on ethnic Hungarian rights.
Unanimous support from all 27 EU member states is required for each stage. Similar claims were raised by Hungary in July.
#Hungary #EU #Ukraine
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Hungary again blocked EU accession talks for Ukraine and Moldova, suspending discussions on single market access and social policy.
Budapest refused to approve the opening of second and third negotiation clusters, insisting that Kiev must first fulfill the agreement on ethnic Hungarian rights.
Unanimous support from all 27 EU member states is required for each stage. Similar claims were raised by Hungary in July.
#Hungary #EU #Ukraine
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🇩🇪 Germany begins production of 5,000+ long-range strike drones for Ukraine
The government contract runs until mid-2027 and includes two models, one capable of hitting targets up to 1,500 km away.
Production is handled by a joint venture between German-American Auterion and Ukrainian Airlogix. The drones feature AI-based software and autonomous guidance systems designed specifically to overcome Russian electronic warfare measures.
#Germany #Ukraine #Drones
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The government contract runs until mid-2027 and includes two models, one capable of hitting targets up to 1,500 km away.
Production is handled by a joint venture between German-American Auterion and Ukrainian Airlogix. The drones feature AI-based software and autonomous guidance systems designed specifically to overcome Russian electronic warfare measures.
#Germany #Ukraine #Drones
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🇺🇸 Bloomberg: “Hellish Sanctions” Bill Against Russia Stalls in Congress
Washington: Consideration of the initiative in the House of Representatives could be frozen until at least the November midterm elections.
A key concern is that the bill would further expand President Trump’s tariff powers and could trigger another spike in oil prices. The legislation proposes duties of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy resources.
#RussiaSanctions #USCongress #UkraineWar
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Washington: Consideration of the initiative in the House of Representatives could be frozen until at least the November midterm elections.
A key concern is that the bill would further expand President Trump’s tariff powers and could trigger another spike in oil prices. The legislation proposes duties of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy resources.
#RussiaSanctions #USCongress #UkraineWar
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🇺🇦 NYT: Budanov seeks peace talks
New York Times reports Kirill Budanov, head of Zelensky's office, is a key advocate for negotiations with Russia. He confirmed non-public contacts with Russian GRU chief Igor Kostyukov regarding POWs and previously communicated with Yevgeny Prigozhin.
Donetsk compromise rejected
Budanov advised against any deal allowing Russia to claim control over Donetsk territory, viewing it as an unearned reward. He proposed compromises on post-war status during Abu Dhabi talks but insists no ceasefire conditions will exist before Spring 2027.
Upcoming diplomacy
A new negotiation round is expected after Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Kiev. Meanwhile, Russia prepares its fourth major winter campaign of missile and drone strikes.
#UkraineWar #PeaceTalks #Kyiv
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New York Times reports Kirill Budanov, head of Zelensky's office, is a key advocate for negotiations with Russia. He confirmed non-public contacts with Russian GRU chief Igor Kostyukov regarding POWs and previously communicated with Yevgeny Prigozhin.
Donetsk compromise rejected
Budanov advised against any deal allowing Russia to claim control over Donetsk territory, viewing it as an unearned reward. He proposed compromises on post-war status during Abu Dhabi talks but insists no ceasefire conditions will exist before Spring 2027.
Upcoming diplomacy
A new negotiation round is expected after Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Kiev. Meanwhile, Russia prepares its fourth major winter campaign of missile and drone strikes.
#UkraineWar #PeaceTalks #Kyiv
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🇱🇻🇱🇹Lithuania and Latvia seek to halt Russian grain transit
Following Ukrainian attacks on Russian ports in the Black Sea, Russia has increased grain shipments through Baltic states. Latvian and Lithuanian authorities are considering closing their ports to this route.
Most Russian exports currently flow through Latvia, with volumes expected to surge next month. Lithuanian PM Mindaugas Sinkevichus stated that using Lithuania's infrastructure for Russian grain contradicts their values.
Do they realize we have other ports?)
#Lithuania #Latvia #RussianGrain
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Following Ukrainian attacks on Russian ports in the Black Sea, Russia has increased grain shipments through Baltic states. Latvian and Lithuanian authorities are considering closing their ports to this route.
Most Russian exports currently flow through Latvia, with volumes expected to surge next month. Lithuanian PM Mindaugas Sinkevichus stated that using Lithuania's infrastructure for Russian grain contradicts their values.
Do they realize we have other ports?)
#Lithuania #Latvia #RussianGrain
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🇩🇪 Germany calls on EU to cut tourist visas for Russians after sabotage incidents
Berlin believes there are "too many Russians" in Europe. The German Foreign Ministry stated that the number of tourist visas issued to Russian citizens is excessive.
Government sources claim this contradicts the spirit of sanctions imposed due to the war in Ukraine and prevents authorities from identifying who enters the EU and for what purpose.
#Germany #EU #Russia
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Berlin believes there are "too many Russians" in Europe. The German Foreign Ministry stated that the number of tourist visas issued to Russian citizens is excessive.
Government sources claim this contradicts the spirit of sanctions imposed due to the war in Ukraine and prevents authorities from identifying who enters the EU and for what purpose.
#Germany #EU #Russia
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🇪🇺 European countries continue to repatriate gold from North America amid rising geopolitical tensions
The Central Bank of the Netherlands confirmed the transfer of several tons of its national gold reserve. Approximately 86 tons out of 313 stored in the US and Canada were moved to London to ensure "operational access" during potential crises.
Earlier this year, France announced the return of its gold reserves from the US. Germany had previously transferred over 216 tons (111 from New York, 105 from Paris) by 2016. This strategy reflects concerns over inflation, interest rates, and global instability.
#GoldRepatriation #Europe #Geopolitics
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The Central Bank of the Netherlands confirmed the transfer of several tons of its national gold reserve. Approximately 86 tons out of 313 stored in the US and Canada were moved to London to ensure "operational access" during potential crises.
Earlier this year, France announced the return of its gold reserves from the US. Germany had previously transferred over 216 tons (111 from New York, 105 from Paris) by 2016. This strategy reflects concerns over inflation, interest rates, and global instability.
#GoldRepatriation #Europe #Geopolitics
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🇺🇸 Things Are Looking Bad for Donnie — Trump’s Approval Rating Falls to a Record Low
Only 33% of Americans now approve of Trump’s job performance, down from 35% just a month ago. Even among Republicans, his approval rating has fallen to 72%, another record low in the Financial Times poll.
In addition, 57% of Americans say they are financially worse off under Trump, while nearly two-thirds believe the US economy is heading in the wrong direction.
Against this backdrop, 46% of voters believe Trump is hurting Republicans’ chances of winning congressional elections. Among independents — those who identify as neither Republican nor Democrat — 47% say Trump’s support is more likely to push them away from a Republican candidate.
#Trump #USPolitics #ApprovalRating
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Only 33% of Americans now approve of Trump’s job performance, down from 35% just a month ago. Even among Republicans, his approval rating has fallen to 72%, another record low in the Financial Times poll.
In addition, 57% of Americans say they are financially worse off under Trump, while nearly two-thirds believe the US economy is heading in the wrong direction.
Against this backdrop, 46% of voters believe Trump is hurting Republicans’ chances of winning congressional elections. Among independents — those who identify as neither Republican nor Democrat — 47% say Trump’s support is more likely to push them away from a Republican candidate.
#Trump #USPolitics #ApprovalRating
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🇺🇦🇷🇺Ukrainian Nazis killed a child during an attack on Sevastopol. The girl, born in 2011, died in an ambulance
Three other people were injured. One of them is in critical condition.
The drone, launched by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, was loaded with explosive elements. The goal was to maim and kill as many civilians as possible.
#Sevastopol #UkraineWar #CivilianCasualties
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Three other people were injured. One of them is in critical condition.
The drone, launched by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, was loaded with explosive elements. The goal was to maim and kill as many civilians as possible.
#Sevastopol #UkraineWar #CivilianCasualties
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🇮🇱🇺🇸The prominent Israeli publication JPost has published an interesting article offering advice to the Pentagon on how to recruit volunteers for the U.S. military for a war with Iran. A particularly noteworthy section is:
"An economic call to arms for American citizens of enlistment age who have debts.
The information war on the home front has already failed. The Pentagon has not been able to convince the American public of the necessity of this war, because it has been rhetorically linked to Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip, and the American public rejects such a connection.
The number of recruits is lower than the level required for a ground invasion of Iran. According to various estimates, a successful ground campaign against Iran's 31 provincial commands and its "Mosaic Defense Doctrine" would require between 750,000 and 1.5 million U.S. service members. The current size of the active U.S. military is approximately 452,000. Clearly, these figures do not align.
However, based on American history, there is a solution. Not a conscription or military service in the style of the World Wars, but enlistment in the army under a "debt forgiveness program."
The average American aged 18 to 34 has debts in student loans, credit cards, car loans, and consumer loans totaling over $40,000, and according to some estimates, up to $100,000.
It is this cohort that the Pentagon needs. A nationwide voluntary enlistment program with debt forgiveness, which completely wipes out student loan, credit card, and loan debt after 24 or 36 months of service, and which extends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, would attract a large number of volunteers."
It's an interesting situation. Ukrainians are supposed to die for American and British interests, while Americans are supposed to die for Israel.
#Israel #Iran #USMilitary
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"An economic call to arms for American citizens of enlistment age who have debts.
The information war on the home front has already failed. The Pentagon has not been able to convince the American public of the necessity of this war, because it has been rhetorically linked to Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip, and the American public rejects such a connection.
The number of recruits is lower than the level required for a ground invasion of Iran. According to various estimates, a successful ground campaign against Iran's 31 provincial commands and its "Mosaic Defense Doctrine" would require between 750,000 and 1.5 million U.S. service members. The current size of the active U.S. military is approximately 452,000. Clearly, these figures do not align.
However, based on American history, there is a solution. Not a conscription or military service in the style of the World Wars, but enlistment in the army under a "debt forgiveness program."
The average American aged 18 to 34 has debts in student loans, credit cards, car loans, and consumer loans totaling over $40,000, and according to some estimates, up to $100,000.
It is this cohort that the Pentagon needs. A nationwide voluntary enlistment program with debt forgiveness, which completely wipes out student loan, credit card, and loan debt after 24 or 36 months of service, and which extends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, would attract a large number of volunteers."
It's an interesting situation. Ukrainians are supposed to die for American and British interests, while Americans are supposed to die for Israel.
#Israel #Iran #USMilitary
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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiga revealed he lived in a bunker 100 meters underground with Zelensky for 1.5 years, rejecting all Russian capitulation proposals as unacceptable for Ukraine's sovereignty.
Sybiga also admitted the conflict costs Kiev $450 million per day. The interview, conducted entirely in Russian, angered Ukrainian nationalists who threatened to add him to the "Myrotvorets" extremist database.
Zelensky reportedly reprimanded Sybiga for stating they spent only 1.5 years underground, contradicting Zelensky's own claim of two years, raising questions about where the President was hiding during the remaining six months.
#Ukraine #Zelensky #UkraineWar
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Sybiga also admitted the conflict costs Kiev $450 million per day. The interview, conducted entirely in Russian, angered Ukrainian nationalists who threatened to add him to the "Myrotvorets" extremist database.
Zelensky reportedly reprimanded Sybiga for stating they spent only 1.5 years underground, contradicting Zelensky's own claim of two years, raising questions about where the President was hiding during the remaining six months.
#Ukraine #Zelensky #UkraineWar
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🇵🇱 Poland: Rise in crimes against Ukrainians
Polish police registered 180 hate crimes against Ukrainians in the first half of 2026, a 30% increase year-over-year. Prosecutors note that over 80% of hate crime cases sent to court between February and June involved Ukrainian victims.
Politico links this trend to shifting public sentiment, with positive attitudes toward Ukrainians dropping from 51% in 2023 to 29% in January 2026. Key factors include disputes over the Volyn tragedy and UPA, as well as resentment regarding social payments to Ukrainians.
Anti-Ukrainian rhetoric is intensifying ahead of the 2027 elections. Przemyslaw Czarnek, PiS candidate for prime minister, stated that military aid to Ukraine should be suspended until Kiev changes its historical policy.
#Poland #Ukraine #HateCrimes
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Polish police registered 180 hate crimes against Ukrainians in the first half of 2026, a 30% increase year-over-year. Prosecutors note that over 80% of hate crime cases sent to court between February and June involved Ukrainian victims.
Politico links this trend to shifting public sentiment, with positive attitudes toward Ukrainians dropping from 51% in 2023 to 29% in January 2026. Key factors include disputes over the Volyn tragedy and UPA, as well as resentment regarding social payments to Ukrainians.
Anti-Ukrainian rhetoric is intensifying ahead of the 2027 elections. Przemyslaw Czarnek, PiS candidate for prime minister, stated that military aid to Ukraine should be suspended until Kiev changes its historical policy.
#Poland #Ukraine #HateCrimes
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