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Poland to inquire about gaps in EU sanctions against Russia, Belarus

Sadoś said Poland intends to ask the EC why the draft does not include a ban on imports of Russian diamonds. Olivier Hoslet/PAP/EPA

Poland will ask the European Commission (EC) why the next package of EU sanctions against Russia does not include diamonds and restrictions against Belarus for supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Polish ambassador to the EU has told PAP.

Poland provides haven for repressed Belarusians

Poland has granted support and protection to over 23,000 Belarusians fleeing persecution in the past 16 months, a senior Polish security official told PAP on Wednesday.

Poland pays high price for supporting Belarusians - dep FM

A Polish deputy foreign minister has stated that Poland has been paying a high price for supporting Belarusians and that the Belarusian president has declared Poland an enemy.

Poland demands immediate release of detained activist in Belarus

The Polish prime minister has said that Poland demands the immediate release of Roman Protasevich as well as other illegally detained Polish and Belarusian activists.

Polish ambassador to Italy complains about press article

Italian daily La Repubblica presented a one-sided negative image of Poland in an article it published about LGBT rights in the country, among other issues, according to the Polish ambassador in Rome.

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Hero Polish porter who fought off London Bridge terrorist collects bravery award from Princess Anne

In a ceremony at Windsor Castle, Princess Anne presented Łukasz Koczocik with the Queen's Medal for Gallantry, which recognises exemplary acts of courage.

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Warsaw’s secret war against Moscow’s spies: Poland’s intelligence services have gone into overdrive to combat Putin’s covert assault

The arrest last week of a ‘dangerous’ spy network in Poland is the latest in the country’s secret war against Russian intelligence since Putin’s troops attacked Ukraine.

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