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Pentagon says Poland's fighter jet offer for Ukraine 'not tenable'

The Pentagon has said that Poland's offer to give its MiG-29 fighter jets to the US so they can be passed to Ukraine raises serious concerns for the NATO alliance and the plan is not "a tenable one"

US lawmakers push Biden to help transfer of European aircraft to Ukraine

US lawmakers pushed Biden's council on Monday to facilitate the transfer of fighter aircraft to Ukraine from Poland and other NATO and Eastern European countries, after a plea from Volodymyr Zelenskiy

US says will send more than 500 troops to Poland, Romania, Germany, Greece

The United States announced on Monday that over 500 US troops would be deployed in Europe to reinforce NATO's flank including Poland, Romania, Germany and Greece

Google pours $700 mn in Poland as it pulls out from Russia

Google on Monday announced to invest nearly $700 million in the purchase and development of The Warsaw HUB, a modern office complex right in the heart of Poland's capital city.

More than 1 million refugees leave Ukraine for Poland amid Russian invasion

Since Russia's war began 12 days ago, the number of Ukrainian refugees fleeing the country to neighbouring Poland has exceeded one million, the Polish Border Guard said

In talks with Poland on deal to send fighter jets to Ukraine: White House

The United States is in talks with Poland on a deal to provide fighter jets to Ukraine, a White House spokesperson confirmed

Poland says over 900,000 crossed from Ukraine amid Russian invasion

Poland's border guard agency says that over 922,000 refugees have crossed the border from Ukraine since February 24, when Russia launched its invasion. The agency said on Twitter that a record one-day number of over 129,000 crossed into Poland on Saturday, and almost 40,000 between midnight and 7 am on Sunday. A nation of some 38 million people, Poland is receiving the largest number of refugees among Ukraine's neighbours. Some who entered Poland have continued to other countries. The head of the United Nations' refugee agency said Sunday that more than 1.5 million refugees have crossed from Ukraine into neighbouring countries since Russia invaded.

Travel to Budomierz check-point for quick entry into Poland: Indian embassy

Indian embassy in Poland advised Indians stuck in Lviv, Ternopil and other places in western Ukraine to travel at the earliest to Budomierz border check-point for a relatively quick entry into Poland

Avoid congested Shehyni-Medyka border: Indian Embassy issues advisory

Indian Embassy in Poland on Tuesday issued an urgent advisory to Indian nationals in Ukraine saying Indians in Lviv, Ternopil of Ukraine may travel to Budomierz border for quicker entry into Poland

Ukrainian refugees cross Polish border fleeing Russia-Ukraine crisis

It is a freezing cold night in Medyka, a south-eastern Polish town on the border with Ukraine. There, thousands of traumatized Ukrainian refugees shiver as they queue to cross the border into Poland.

We've set up 3 teams for exit out of western Ukraine: India envoy to Poland

Indian Ambassador to Poland, Nagma Mallick, on Friday (local time), said that the embassy has formed three teams that will assist in moving out of western Ukraine.

Poland facilitating departure of US citizens from Ukraine: US Embassy

Earlier on Saturday, the US State Department said that the US was relocating some of its diplomatic personnel from the Ukrainian capital, Kiev, to the city of Lviv amid security concerns.

Additional US troops arrive in Poland amid Ukraine tensions

The 1,700 US soldiers sent to Poland will operate in the country's eastern-southern part, according to the Polish Defence Ministry

Polish FM tests positive for Covid, cancels visit to Spain, Malta

Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau cancelled his visits to Spain and Malta, as he contracted COVID-19, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lukasz Jasina said."Due to receiving a positive SARS-CoV-2 test, Minister of Foreign Affairs @RauZbigniew has cancelled his visits to Spain and Malta," Jasina wrote on Twitter."Minister Rau will be fulfilling his duties in accordance with procedures for this type of situation," the spokesman said.Jasina said Rau had received three vaccine shots and felt well.According to official statistics, since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, the number of relevant deaths in Poland has exceeded 100,000. The total number of COVID-19 cases has topped 4.2 million.

Poland hit by Covid 5th wave, minister says cases could hit record level

Poland's Health Minister Adam Niedzielski has said that the fifth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic has come to the country, warning that infections could soon hit record levels.

EAM S Jaishankar speaks with counterparts from Poland and Portugal

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday spoke to his counterparts from Poland and Portugal, focusing on ways to expand overall bilateral cooperation. After the phone talks with Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau, Jaishankar said the focus was on the importance of more political exchanges, expanded trade and smoother travel. "A comprehensive review of ties today with FM @RauZbigniew of Poland. Agreed on the importance of more political exchanges, expanded trade, smoother travel and regional consultations," he tweeted. "Look forward to welcoming him in India soon," Jaishankar added. Following his talks with Portuguese foreign minister Augusto Santos Silva, Jaishankar said India counts on Portugal's strong support for expanding its relations with Europe. "Called my friend FM Augusto Santos Silva of Portugal. Discussed the Covid situation. The India-EU Leaders' Meeting in Porto and Migration & Mobility Agreement with Portugal were landmarks in 2021," the external affairs .

Poland beats Argentina to secure semifinal spot at ATP Cup

Hubert Hurkacz beat Diego Schwartzman 6-1, 6-4 to secure Poland's victory over Argentina on Wednesday and a spot in the ATP Cup semifinals

Spain, Poland, Argentina win 2nd consecutive matches at ATP Cup

The four group winners in the 16-team tournament advance to the semifinals on Friday and Saturday, with the winners meeting in the final on Sunday

US discusses 'Russia's military build-up near Ukraine' with Poland

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan had a telephonic conversation with Poland's National Security Bureau Chief Pawel Soloch and Head of the International Policy Bureau Jakub Kumoch.

European Union launches legal action against Poland over court rulings

The European Union (EU) is to take legal action against Poland for violating EU law and compromising judicial independence, its executive has announced.