Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk took over the presidency of the Council of the European Union. On taking office, Tusk made clear what was central for him: Europe must be ready for war.

President-elect Donald Trump’s imminent return to the White House has caused many of his ... This is not so in Poland, where the government of former EU Council President and current prime ...

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The White House cautioned Vladimir Putin last year after U.S. intelligence found that Russia was preparing to send explosive packages on cargo planes.

NATO’s new role as the command hub for air defense in Poland is the latest push to have the alliance shoulder more responsibility, U.S. Army Col. Martin O’Donnell, spokesman for Supreme Headquarters Allied Power Europe, said Monday.

WARSAW, Jan 15, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will host Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky for talks in Warsaw on Wednesday, Poland said, just days before US president-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will host Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky for talks in Warsaw on Wednesday, Poland said.