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Duda Leads the Way: First European Leader to Meet Trump, Strengthening Conservative Ties

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Polish President Andrzej Duda is set to meet with Donald Trump this Saturday, making him the first European leader to do so since Trump’s return to the political stage. Originally expected at the White House, the meeting will likely happen at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), where Trump is scheduled to speak. This move puts Duda ahead of European leaders like Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer, demonstrating Poland’s strong alliance with conservative leadership in the U.S.

Ensuring Security and Military Presence

With his term ending soon and Poland’s presidential elections approaching in May, Duda is working to reassure his nation about its security. After meeting with Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, Duda confirmed that the U.S. has no intention of reducing its military presence in Central and Eastern Europe. This contradicts earlier comments by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who warned NATO allies not to take America’s presence for granted. Duda’s efforts reinforce Poland’s role as a key U.S. partner in regional security.

Duda’s Influence on Ukraine

President Duda’s influence extends beyond Poland, as he recently advised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to maintain a “calm and constructive” approach with Trump, despite Trump’s harsh criticism. Trump recently called Zelenskyy a “dictator” and urged him to reach a peace deal with Russia quickly. Initially, Zelenskyy pushed back, accusing Trump of being misled by Russian propaganda. However, after speaking with Duda, he softened his stance and acknowledged the importance of maintaining ties with the U.S.

A Symbol of Conservative Resilience

This meeting between Duda and Trump is more than just a diplomatic formality—it signals a strengthening of conservative alliances. During Trump’s presidency, Duda and Trump developed a strong relationship based on shared priorities like national sovereignty and security. As global elites continue pushing a leftist agenda, Duda’s commitment to conservative values shows Poland’s willingness to stand firm against globalist pressures.

How Does the German Police Operate in Poland? The Scale of Migrant Transfers Has Increased Since January

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German police officers are not permanently stationed in Poland, but—together with Polish officers—they take part in joint patrols in our country. They also hand over migrants to the Polish Border Guard. Joint units operating on both sides of the border are in place.

Recently, a video was posted on social media showing a German police car driving through the streets of Gubin. Footage of foreign officers on Polish streets has sparked public concern.

As the Provincial Police Headquarters informed the Niezależna.pl portal, there are no German police officers stationed—permanently or temporarily—in the Lower Silesian or Lubuskie Provinces.

However, Lubuskie Police officers closely cooperate with their German counterparts, for example as part of joint patrols in Gubin/Guben, cross-border pursuits, and within the Polish-German Center for Cooperation of Border, Police, and Customs Services in Świecko.

There are also no permanently stationed German officers in the West Pomeranian Province. In this area as well, joint patrols made up of Polish and German officers are conducted. The district police commands in Gryfino (cooperating with Brandenburg), Police (the town), and the Municipal Police Headquarters in Świnoujście (cooperating with the police from the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern region) all participate. In 2024 alone, 71 such joint patrols have taken place.

Cooperation is expanding—on June 1, 2024, the Municipal Police Headquarters in Świnoujście and the police station in Heringsdorf (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) established a joint Polish-German police team. This unit consists of six officers (three from Poland and three from Germany) who are on duty every day in the city and municipality of Świnoujście, as well as on the island of Usedom, on a continuous basis.

Border Guard Takes Over Migrants

Under readmission agreements and the Dublin III Regulation, it is the Polish Border Guard that takes custody of migrants from the German police.

Polish Border Guard officers cooperate with the German Federal Police on Polish territory based on the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Poland and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany on cooperation between police, border, and customs services from 2014.

Within the Szczecin Border Guard Post, there is a Joint Polish-German Facility based in Pomellen. It includes both Polish Border Guard officers from Szczecin and German officers from the Federal Police Inspection in Pasewalk.

How does this cooperation work in practice? We asked the Maritime Border Guard Unit, which is responsible for a 169-kilometer section of the land border with Germany.

“Joint patrols are carried out both on Polish and German territory. However, the other tasks listed below are performed on the German side because the aforementioned joint facility is located in a German Federal Police station building in the former Kołbaskowo/Pomellen border crossing,”
said the press officer of the Commander of the Maritime Border Guard Unit.

A similar situation exists in other parts of the Polish-German border. In the area of responsibility of the Nadodrzański Border Guard Unit, there are currently three joint Polish-German Border Guard facilities: in Świecko, Tuplicach, and Ludwigsdorf—operating within the Zgorzelec Border Guard Post—where officers from both the Nadodrzański Border Guard and the German police go on joint patrols.

Results of Cooperation

The Niezalezna.pl portal previously reported statistics provided by two Border Guard units responsible for the Polish-German border.

From January 2024 to January 2025, officers from the Szczecin Border Guard Post accepted custody of 260 people transferred under readmission agreements and the Dublin III Regulation.

“In our area, the number has significantly increased since the New Year, but it’s too early to give exact figures,”
they told us.

The Nadodrzański Border Guard Unit has recorded even higher documented transfer numbers. According to information provided, from January 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025, officers have accepted 507 people transferred under readmission agreements and Dublin III.
By comparison, Italy accepted only four out of several thousand refugees returned by Germany in 2024.

Infrastructure in Place

Then there are situations in which the German police “drop off” migrants in an unauthorized manner. German authorities want to speed up deportations. On March 1, a facility for such individuals opens in Eisenhüttenstadt near the Polish border.

Polish and German services are ready. Integration Centers for Foreigners are nearing completion across Poland. On Mazovia alone, there will be six such centers, set to open in 2025. By 2029, 105 million PLN will be allocated to these facilities in that single province.

Trump Revises Stance on Ukraine Conflict and Calls for Talks on Abducted Children

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President Trump on Friday backtracked on his earlier claim that Ukraine “started” the ongoing three-year war with Russia. At the same time, he insisted that Moscow could have been so easily deterred from invading its western neighbor.

President Donald Trump has retracted his previous claim that Ukraine “started” the ongoing war with Russia, instead stating that Moscow could have been “so easily deterred” from invading. Speaking on The Brian Kilmeade Show on Fox News Radio, Trump insisted that both former President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made critical missteps. “Russia attacked, but they shouldn’t have let them attack, because they wouldn’t have attacked if you had people that knew what they were doing,” he stated. Trump further asserted “That should never have been a war, and all those dead people shouldn’t be dead, and all those cities shouldn’t be demolished right now.”

“Every time I say, ‘Oh, it’s not Russia’s fault, I always get slammed by the fake news.’ But I’m telling you, [former President Joe] Biden said the wrong things. [Ukrainian President Volodymyr] Zelensky said the wrong things,” Trump, 78, told Fox News Radio’s “The Brian Kilmeade Show.” (New York Post)

Talks on Ukrainian Children and Criticism of Zelensky

Trump also suggested he would negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the release of thousands of Ukrainian children abducted during the conflict. Additionally, in a Truth Social post, he criticized Zelensky, referring to him as “a Dictator without Elections” and warning that “Zelenskyy better move fast or he is not going to have a Country left.” Meanwhile, tensions between the U.S. and Ukraine have risen over a rejected deal involving rare earth minerals. Zelensky dismissed an initial U.S. proposal, citing insufficient security guarantees. In response, U.S. officials have put forward a revised offer, with Trump’s special envoy, Keith Kellogg, concluding talks in Kyiv.

Germany’s Hypocrisy: Loud Declarations, Quiet Business in Russia

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Germany preaches ethics but keeps business ties with Russia. Handelsblatt reveals that 2,500 German firms still operate in Russia, prioritizing profit over solidarity with Ukraine.

Moral Posturing vs. Business Reality

Germany often portrays itself as a global moral authority, advocating for democracy and human rights. However, a recent report by Handelsblatt exposes a stark contradiction: three years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, 2,500 German companies continue to operate in Russia, fueling the Kremlin’s war machine with billions in tax revenue. While Berlin publicly condemns Russian aggression, its businesses—including giants like Beiersdorf, Bayer, and Ehrmann—persist in supporting the Russian economy, prioritizing profit over principles.

Profits Over Ethics

According to data from the German-Russian Chamber of Commerce, 89% of German companies have maintained their presence in Russia. “Most Western companies deliberately continue doing business in Russia, thus filling Putin’s war chest,” Handelsblatt notes. Even high-ranking business figures, such as Catharina Class-Mühlhäuser, actively invest in Russia despite their public positions. This hypocrisy raises a troubling question: is Germany truly committed to supporting Ukraine, or is its solidarity just a façade covering economic self-interest?

Nawrocki: “The More US Soldiers in Poland, the Better”

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Polish presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki stresses the importance of US troops in Poland while criticizing Donald Tusk and European leaders.

Criticism of Tusk and European Leaders

Polish presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki has declared that, if elected, he will be present at all key negotiation tables regarding Poland’s future. In an interview with WP.pl, he criticized Prime Minister Donald Tusk, stating, “I am not surprised that Donald Tusk, who insulted Donald Trump and suggested his ties to Russia, is not invited to the table.” Nawrocki also dismissed the involvement of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron in such discussions, implying that Poland should rely on its own strength and alliances beyond the EU’s leadership.

US Troop Presence and Trust in Trump

Nawrocki reaffirmed his strong support for a US military presence in Poland, emphasizing, “The more American soldiers are in Poland, the better for Poland.” He expressed doubt about the commitment of former US President Donald Trump to military cooperation if the upcoming Polish election is won by opposition candidate Rafał Trzaskowski. Nawrocki argued that Trzaskowski, as a representative of the Civic Platform party, is too closely aligned with Brussels, which “does not inspire trust.” His statements reflect a strong pro-American stance and skepticism toward European leadership in shaping Poland’s security policy.

“They Act Without Scruples”: Inside the Alarming Arrest of a Prime Minister’s Office Official

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A dramatic story has emerged from the ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities at the Governmental Agency for Strategic Reserves (RARS). On Wednesday, Marek W.—one of the individuals detained in connection with the case—was released from custody. He described his experience on Telewizja Republika, detailing what he calls shocking conditions of his arrest. His wife, Anna W., an official at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister’s Office, remains behind bars despite the fact that the primary suspect in the investigation has already been freed.

Arrested Before Dawn

Recalling the events that took place at the end of January, Marek W. said, “It happened on a Wednesday, just after 6 a.m. Someone knocked on our door. My wife went to open it, and from that moment the search and the formal notice of our detention began.”

Anna W. and her husband were taken into custody, leaving their children without parental care. One of the children has been diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome and, as Marek W. explains, requires constant emotional support and stability. “He shouldn’t experience stress, and this entire situation had a very negative impact on him,” said Marek W..

Children Left Without Proper Care

During the arrest, the couple’s children were so frightened that they pretended to be asleep. No one from the arresting team showed concern for their welfare, Marek W. claimed. “There were two teams—one focused on my wife, the other on me. Nobody took care of the children,” he said. “We tried to negotiate, asking what would happen to them. Initially, the suggestions included a juvenile shelter or foster care. Unfortunately, those were the first ideas—just to take them away.”

In the end, the children were cared for by a relative who, according to Marek W., was not prepared to handle the unique needs of a child with Asperger’s. “When our son was younger, his teacher once pulled me aside and said, ‘Take care of your wife. If something happens to his mother, your son won’t be able to handle it.’”

Isolation in Custody

After the arrest, Marek W. found himself in near-complete isolation. “They made sure I had no contact with anyone who wasn’t a staff member of the detention center,” he said. “When I was allowed out for my one-hour walk, they made sure I didn’t come across any other inmates. They would clear the corridor before I was allowed through.”

He described his living conditions as invasive. “There were two cameras installed in the cell and one in the toilet. I was entitled to a shower twice a week, but even then, an officer stood next to me. I was shocked.”

Asked about his wife’s situation, Marek W. expressed concern. He is not allowed any contact with her; she can only speak with her attorney. He assumes she is experiencing similar conditions.

Key Suspect Released, Official Still Detained

Despite the release of the primary suspect in the RARS investigation, Anna W.—who, according to her husband, never actually worked at RARS—remains in custody. Marek W. believes the arrests were politically motivated. “I was puzzled as to why I was being treated like a dangerous criminal,” he said. “Now I understand it was an attack on our family. It’s part of a political struggle.”

For now, the couple’s children remain in the care of relatives, while Anna W. continues to be held in detention. The case has sparked public outcry and raised questions about the use of pre-trial detention measures, especially when minors and individuals with special needs are affected. The investigation into alleged irregularities at RARS continues, but many are questioning the methods used to secure evidence—and the toll these actions have taken on a family already under strain.

Trump and Duda to Meet in the U.S. on Saturday Evening

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Polish President Andrzej Duda is set to meet with former U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday, diplomatic sources confirmed to the Polish Press Agency (PAP). The meeting is expected to take place either at the White House or during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) near Washington, D.C.

According to PAP, the meeting is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. local time (7:30 p.m. in Poland). Initially, reports suggested that the meeting would be held at the White House, but TVN has indicated that CPAC, where Trump is scheduled to speak, could also serve as the venue.

The discussion between the two leaders comes a day after the foreign ministers of Poland and the United States, Radosław Sikorski and Marco Rubio, are set to hold talks on Friday evening (Polish time). On the same day, during CPAC, Sikorski also met with National Security Advisor Mike Waltz for a brief conversation focused on current global issues, according to the Polish minister.

The previously unannounced meeting between Duda and Trump follows Duda’s recent discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Polish president has reaffirmed his country’s stance on the ongoing war in Ukraine, stating that he conveyed to Zelensky that “we firmly believe there is no other way to stop the bloodshed and achieve lasting peace in Ukraine than with the support of the United States.”

Duda’s visit and discussions come at a critical time, as global attention remains on the geopolitical situation in Eastern Europe and U.S. foreign policy strategies under the Biden administration and potential future leadership changes in Washington. The outcome of these talks could have significant implications for Polish-American relations and broader international diplomacy.

Low Interest in Rebuilding Ukraine: “No One Even Wants to Visit the Site”

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Polish entrepreneurs are currently not interested in participating in the reconstruction of Ukraine, according to government envoy Paweł Kowal. The politician emphasized that the level of interest is lower than expected.

“No One Even Wants to Go on a Site Visit”

“No one, neither from Western companies nor Polish ones, wants to even go on a site visit to Ukraine today because the risks are too high,” Kowal said in an interview with the portal WP.pl.

Limited Interest

The politician pointed to the relatively low enthusiasm of Polish businesses for rebuilding Ukraine.

“There is some interest, but it is lower than I expected,” he admitted.

As he recalled, a substantial fund has been prepared within the Ukraine Facility, a European program allocating at least €800 million for Polish companies willing to participate.

“For now, I am still calling for applications because there could definitely be more,” Kowal noted.
He also mentioned that on Thursday evening, he spent “a lot of time” with representatives of Polish businesses.

“We have planned joint preparations for an upcoming conference on Ukraine’s reconstruction in Italy. This week, bilateral consultations on Ukraine’s reconstruction, involving Polish-Italian, Polish-Swiss, and Polish-British businesses, have begun,” he said.

However, he emphasized that all these efforts are still in the preparatory phase.

“You cannot force businesses to go and invest money when bombs are still falling,” Kowal pointed out.

Concerns Over Safety and Uncertainty

The Polish government is attempting to encourage companies to participate in Ukraine’s reconstruction. In addition to the EU’s Ukraine Facility, a special fund has been established by BGK (Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego) and the Ministry of Development to support businesses rebuilding Ukraine from a Polish base.

“The whole concept of Poland as a hub and transport center will continue to develop. We are preparing additional studies and proposals in this regard,” Kowal said.

Yet, despite financial incentives, businesses remain hesitant. The reluctance to invest is likely driven by multiple factors, including the ongoing war, economic uncertainty, and high risks.

The current challenges facing Polish businesses domestically further reduce their willingness to engage in risky ventures abroad. While various financing programs exist, they have so far failed to attract significant interest.

For now, businesses seem to be adopting a wait-and-see approach, prioritizing risk management over potential opportunities in Ukraine.

Poland Boosts Gold Reserves: NBP Purchases More Bullion

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Poland’s central bank has increased its gold reserves to 451.3 tons, aiming for 20% of total reserves.

The National Bank of Poland (NBP) has expanded its gold reserves by 100,000 ounces (approximately 3.1 tons), bringing the total holdings to 451.3 tons. According to the latest NBP data, this purchase follows a pause in December 2024 and continues the bank’s strategic accumulation of gold.

Strengthening Poland’s Financial Security

“In 2024, the central bank purchased over 89.5 tons of gold, increasing its share in reserves to more than 17.6%,” the NBP stated. The ultimate goal is for gold to constitute 20% of Poland’s foreign currency reserves. This move reflects a broader global trend where central banks are shifting toward gold to enhance financial security amid economic uncertainties.

Should Poland Have Nuclear Weapons? Public Opinion Divided

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A recent survey shows 52.9% of Poles support nuclear armament, while discussions on Nuclear Sharing continue. Read about Poland’s nuclear ambitions and public opinion.

A recent survey conducted by UCE Research for Onet reveals that 52.9% of Poles support Poland having nuclear weapons. Among them, 20.8% are strongly in favor, while 32.1% lean toward the idea. Conversely, 27.9% oppose it, with 11.2% expressing strong disapproval. The remaining 19.2% remain undecided. The idea of nuclear armament is most popular among supporters of Konfederacja (71.2%), PiS (59.8%), and Trzecia Droga (57.1%), while voters of KO (44.4%) and Lewica (40.7%) are less enthusiastic.

Nuclear Sharing for Poland?

Discussions on Poland’s nuclear potential gained traction in 2022 when President Andrzej Duda expressed interest in joining NATO’s Nuclear Sharing program. “We have spoken with American leaders about whether the U.S. considers this option. The topic remains open,” Duda stated. The issue resurfaced in 2024 but received little support from the current government. A CBOS survey indicates that 44% of Poles back participation in Nuclear Sharing, while 49% favor developing Poland’s own nuclear program.

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