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During negotiations in Abu Dhabi, Russia reportedly revived demands similar to those issued before its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, according to The New York Times . The demands reportedly include withdrawing NATO troops from Poland and other Eastern European member states and restricting the use of nuclear weapons in their defense. European media outlets have also reported similar Russian demands.

 The Association of Polish Journalists (SDP) has strongly condemned a police operation at TV Republika's headquarters, warning that demands for editorial materials, licensing documents, and journalists' work schedules threaten press freedom and the confidentiality of journalistic sources. The Central Bureau for Combating Cybercrime's actions prompted an official protest from the SDP, which raised concerns about government interference in media independence. Another broadcaster, wPolsce24, reported receiving a similar police request for footage of an October demonstration outside Poland's Constitutional Tribunal. The station refused to release the materials, citing legal advice and concerns that the footage could be used to identify protesters.

 The assault on the Constitutional Tribunal has captured the public imagination. PM Donald Tusk has revealed his dictatorial side and—to put it bluntly—has broken democracy.  Everything suggests that he now plans to go further. One should expect a power grab targeting the Supreme Court, as well as a ruthless campaign against the opposition, the President, and the free media (the last one already started). It does not look like he will be saved; rather, he is likely to depart in disgrace.  Regardless of how much we might discuss it, he heads one of the weakest governments in Polish history—a government that has devastated public finances while offering nothing in return.  Quite the contrary: Mr. Tusk’s administration shows immense determination in dismantling all the economic initiatives of the previous government—initiatives that could have brought significant benefits to Poland. One can only hope that he does not manage to destroy them all.

 Many children know the name Pulaski from a street sign, a school, a monument, or a parade. But how many know the story of the man behind the name—or why his memory belongs to both Poland and America? That question inspired creation of Pulaski: A Hero of Two Nations , an illustrated comic book for readers ages 8–12, and for families who want to explore history together. The story follows Ania and her grandfather , as they discover the life of Kazimierz Pułaski , known in America as Casimir Pulaski. Their conversation opens a door to another time: a world of horses, dangerous journeys, difficult choices, and a struggle for independence on both sides of the Atlantic. Through colorful artwork, dialogue, and narrative captions, young readers follow Pulaski from Poland to America and learn why a man forced to leave his homeland chose to fight for the freedom of another country. It will allow children to meet a person, not simply memorize a name. Behind the monuments was someone who face...

July 11, 1943, marked the event known as "Bloody Sunday." Partisan units of Ukrainian nationalists, supported by the civilian population, attacked settlements in Volhynia. It was a meticulously planned operation. People were ruthlessly murdered regardless of age or gender (there was talk of the necessity to exterminate all Poles, tracing back seven generations). Pre-war Volhynia Voivodeship in the Eastern Borderlands was a territory then occupied by the German Third Reich. The "Bloody Sunday" was the culmination of the Volhynian massacres. On July 11, we observe the National Day of Remembrance for Poles—Victims of the Genocide committed by the OUN and UPA. This day marked the peak of the Volhynian Massacres. At dawn, UPA units—often with the active support of the local Ukrainian population—simultaneously surrounded and attacked 99 Polish villages in the Kovel, Volodymyr, and Horokhiv counties, as well as parts of the Lutsk county. The civilian population was extermi...

1. Saved George Washington’s Life at Brandywine During the September 1777 Battle of Brandywine, the British launched a flanking attack that threatened to trap the American army and capture George Washington. Pulaski personally led a desperate cavalry charge that halted the British advance, successfully holding off the enemy long enough to allow the Continental Army to retreat.  2. Built the First Official American Cavalry When Casimir Pulaski arrived in America, the Continental Army did not have a functional, unified cavalry system. Horsemen were scattered across different state militias, poorly equipped, and used almost exclusively as couriers or scouts rather than a cohesive combat weapon.  On September 15, 1777, Congress appointed Pulaski as Commander of the Horse with the rank of Brigadier General. This action placed all four existing Continental light dragoon regiments under a single, unified commander for the first time. By standardizing their organizational structure, h...

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, it is worth remembering one of the American Revolution's most remarkable heroes. I recently began my journey as a self-published author and would like to share the story of a man whose contributions to American independence deserve far greater recognition. Casimir Pulaski arrived in America as a political exile from Poland. Within months, he helped save George Washington's army at the Battle of Brandywine and went on to create what became the foundation of the American cavalry. He fought for two revolutions, on two continents, and ultimately gave his life for American independence. Yet many Americans have never heard his story. If America's 250th anniversary inspires you to learn more about the people who helped secure our freedom, I invite you to read: PULASKI: The Exile Who Saved Washington's Army and Fought for Two Revolutions

Here are powerful Memorial Day quotes to honor our Fallen Heroes: “It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather, we should thank God that such men lived.” — Gen. George S. Patton “Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility.” — Eleanor Roosevelt “Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude.” — Harry S. Truman “A nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure.” — Abraham Lincoln “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.” — Winston Churchill “I came here, where freedom is being defended, to serve it, and to live or die for it.” — Casimir Pulaski Let us celebrate the memory of the first Polish American who lost his life fighting for those values, Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski. Please enjoy the book titled: ' PULASKI: The Exile Who Saved Washington’s Army and Fought for Two Revolution...

 TVP's correspondent in Brussels allegedly received information that the European Commission plans to make payments to Poland under SAFE, even if President Karol Nawrocki does not sign the law concerning this program. It is sufficient for Poland to approve the program and designate a Polish plenipotentiary to sign the agreement. If that happens the European Commission will officially ignore the Polish law, and constitution, which says that such a huge loan has to be approved by Polish parliament and signed by the President of Polish Republic. That would be the same European Commission that was so concerned with the rule of law in Poland under conservative government.  - Based on reporting by Dorzeczy. 

 Władze poinformowały, że w środę NORAD poderwał amerykańskie i kanadyjskie myśliwce po wykryciu dwóch rosyjskich samolotów wojskowych operujących w strefach identyfikacji obrony powietrznej (ADIZ) na Alasce i w Kanadzie. Zgodnie z oświadczeniem dowództwa, NORAD wysłał dwa myśliwce F-35 Sił Powietrznych USA, dwa myśliwce F-22, cztery tankowce KC-135, jeden samolot E-3 AWACS, dwa kanadyjskie myśliwce CF-18 i jeden tankowiec CC-150 w celu pozytywnej identyfikacji, monitorowania i przechwycenia rosyjskich samolotów w amerykańskiej i kanadyjskiej strefie ADIZ. - Na podstawie Fox News 

 French President Emmanuel Macron presented a vision for a new French nuclear deterrent on Monday, proposing cooperation with other European countries, including Poland, and announcing an increase in the number of French warheads. Also on Monday, Prime Minister Donald Tusk posted a message in which he said that "Poland is holding talks with France and a group of its closest European allies regarding an advanced nuclear deterrence program." Today, President Nawrocki commented on this proposal during a joint conference with the President of Romania: "Cooperation with NATO and the US guarantees a compatible level of security in Poland and the region. I must honestly say that such often nervous moves by the president, whom I extend my warmest regards to, President Macron, who will cease to be president in a year for objective reasons, in France, and on the other hand, such ad hoc references by Prime Minister Tusk at a time when we have signed the Treaty of Nancy, which took ...

 Najczęstszą narracją jest to, że Irańczycy nie byli skłonni do ustępstw w kwestii energii jądrowej i wzbogacania uranu. Główny negocjator przyznał jednak, że w prywatnych rozmowach irański polityk stwierdził, iż Iran dysponuje już wystarczającą ilością wzbogaconego uranu do produkcji 11 głowic jądrowych. „Biorąc pod uwagę przebieg negocjacji, myślę, że oni mieli zamiar zaatakować pierwsi. A ja nie chciałem, żeby tak się stało” – powiedział prezydent Trump. „Więc, jeśli już, to ja mogłem zmusić Izrael do działania”. - Na podstawie Blaze News.

Thousands of Poles are stranded in the Middle East following the Israeli-American attack on Iran. Their stay in the Persian Gulf countries was not only for recreation but also for business or family reasons—visiting loved ones living in this part of the world. Poles for whom Dubai airport, for example, was merely a transfer point, constitute a significant portion. Unfortunately, none of these groups can count on the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs' interest. "... we have no information. No one from the government showed any interested." Radosław Sikorski's foreign ministry claims it is waiting for the conflict to end.   

Operacja Epic Fury to druga interwencja militarna Stanów Zjednoczonych przeciwko Iranowi po Operacji Midnight Hammer z czerwca 2025 r., podczas której Amerykanie „zniszczyli” irańskie obiekty nuklearne. Trump uzasadnił ostatnią serię ataków zapewnieniem, że Iran „nigdy nie będzie posiadał broni jądrowej”, ale zauważył, że „życie odważnych amerykańskich bohaterów może zostać utracone, a my możemy ponieść ofiary”. „To często się zdarza na wojnie” – powiedział Trump. „Ale robimy to. Nie na teraz. Robimy to dla przyszłości i to szlachetna misja. Modlimy się za każdego żołnierza, który bezinteresownie ryzykuje życie, aby Amerykanie i nasze dzieci nigdy nie byli zagrożeni przez Iran posiadający broń jądrową”. Trump powiedział, że Iran „odrzucił każdą okazję do wyrzeczenia się swoich ambicji nuklearnych”. - Na podstawie Blaze News.

 "On March 1st, the National Remembrance Day of the Cursed Soldiers, we pay tribute to the heroes of the post-war independence underground. >>Those who remained loyal to a free Poland after 1945, refusing to accept Soviet domination. They paid for this with imprisonment, torture, and death,<<" says a statement on the official website of the Chancellery of the President of the Republic of Poland. "Today we are restoring their rightful place in history to those whom the communist system tried to erase from national memory." "Their steadfastness, loyalty, and willingness to make the greatest sacrifices remain a model of patriotism and responsibility for the state. Poland is proud of them." This year, the National Remembrance Day of the Cursed Soldiers has a special dimension - it marks exactly 75 years since the execution of the death sentence (by a single shot to the back of the head) on the members of the 4th Main Board of the "Freedom and...

Na większości odcinka korytarza autostrady numer 95 od Filadelfii do Bostonu spodziewane są opady śniegu o wysokości od 30 do 60 cm. Intensywne opady śniegu i silne wiatry mogą stwarzać niebezpieczne, potencjalnie zagrażające życiu warunki podróżowania oraz powodować przerwy w dostawie prądu. Connecticut Gubernator Ned Lamont wzywa dziś mieszkańców Connecticut do przygotowania się na potencjalne zamiecie śnieżne począwszy od nocy z niedzieli 22 lutego 2026 r. do rana i przez cały dzień w poniedziałek 23 lutego 2026 r. Różne modele pogodowe prognozują obecnie, że południowa część Connecticut może otrzymać od 40 do 56 cm śniegu, podczas gdy północna część stanu może otrzymać od 25 do 40 cm. Niektóre modele przewidują większe opady. Szczególne obawy związane z nadchodzącą burzą budzą bardzo silne porywy wiatru, które mają wpłynąć na cały stan, z porywami przekraczającymi 80 km/h. W okresach przypływu spodziewane są również umiarkowane powodzie na wybrzeżu. Od dzisiejszego popołudnia wydan...

Agnieszka Rynkiewicz wrote:  Dear Senators, Members of the Committee on Emigration and Contacts with Poles Abroad I am writing to the Senators as a representative of the Parents' Committee of the Andrzej Stelmachowski Primary School in Stare Trakai, Lithuania, asking for help in saving the existence of two Polish schools in the Trakai region, which are victims of scandalous discrimination on the basis of nationality perpetrated by the regional authorities. For over three years, the community of the Andrzej Stelmachowski Secondary School in Stare Trakai has been struggling with a sense of injustice and a lack of real support from the authorities of the Motherland. Despite protests, rallies, and the unequivocal opposition of parents, teachers, and students, the school was demoted to a branch of the Trakai Junior High School as of September 1, 2025. After more than three years of struggle by parents of students of the Longin Komołowski Secondary School in Polukny, the Trakai district ...

Prawie 6000 więźniów ISIS, określonych przez wysokiego rangą urzędnika amerykańskiego wywiadu jako „najgorszych z najgorszych”, było przetrzymywanych w północnej Syrii, podczas gdy starcia i niestabilność zagrażały syryjskim siłom dowodzonym przez Kurdów, odpowiedzialnym za przetrzymywanie bojowników w zamknięciu i zapobieganie obawianemu odrodzeniu się ISIS. Urzędnicy amerykańscy uważali, że gdyby więzienia padły, konsekwencje byłyby natychmiastowe. „Gdyby tych 6000 wojowników wydostało się i wróciło na pole bitwy, oznaczałoby to w zasadzie natychmiastową odbudowę ISIS” – powiedział wysoki rangą urzędnik wywiadu w wywiadzie dla Fox News. Ostatecznie zatrzymanych przetransportowano helikopterami do Iraku, gdzie obecnie przebywają w ośrodku znajdującym się w pobliżu międzynarodowego lotniska w Bagdadzie, pod władzą Iraku. - Na podstawie Fox News.

 The Security Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument is a 2025 EU initiative providing up to €150 billion in loans for member states to boost defense procurement, focusing on ammunition, missiles, and critical infrastructure.  - That sounds great, but reality is far from that.  Przemysław Wipler (Confederation) revealed the details of a parliamentary defense committee meeting devoted to the SAFE program. Wipler questioned, among others, earlier declarations by the Minister of National Defense, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, that 80 percent of the funds would go to Polish companies. According to the MP, the beneficiaries are "Polish" companies that are local extensions of the German giant Rheinmetall and Polish voters do not have full knowledge of what exactly the SAFE money will be spent on. He emphasized that members of the National Defense Committee, on which he sits, were only given the opportunity to review the list of bills two days before the meeting. The document, compris...

 Statistics show that nearly 540,000 crimes were committed in the German capital, Berlin, in 2024, which means that there were approximately 146 criminal acts per 1,000 inhabitants. Polish police have calculated that nearly 440,000 criminal offenses were committed in Poland in 2024. And we're talking about a population 10 times larger than the German capital. - Based on reporting by Niezalezna.