russia has stepped up a large-scale #disinformation campaign in #Poland, seeking to deepen divisions between Warsaw and Kyiv by using historical disputes and criticism of Ukrainian refugees, according to Reuters on August 14.

After a public Polish-Ukrainian dispute emerged, the amount of anti-Ukrainian content in Polish on social media rose by more than 250%.

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Russia’s Anti-Ukrainian Disinformation Surges in Poland by More Than 250% Using Warsaw-Kyiv Dispute

Russia’s disinformation campaign in Poland has intensified amid tensions between Warsaw and Kyiv.

^{Katherina Popilnichenko (UNITED24 Media)}

Poland now 6th-largest EU economy, ahead of Switzerland and Belgium

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#HackerNews #Poland #EU #economy #Switzerland #Belgium #growth

Poland now sixth-largest EU economy, ahead of Switzerland and Belgium

Poland's economy is gaining in importance in Europe. In 2025 the country ranked sixth in the EU by nominal GDP, accounting for almost 5% of the bloc's total output.

^{Jan Bolanowski (Euronews)}

#Russia may be preparing limited attacks aimed at critical infrastructure in #Poland and the #Baltic states, according to #Lithuanian intelligence.

The provocations are likely aimed at testing NATO’s unity, and #Lithuania has tightened security to prevent disruptions in the system.

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Intelligence indicates Russia may be planning provocations – Lithuanian president

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda says that intelligence information indicates Russia may be planning provocations in Poland or the Baltic states aimed at testing NATO's unity.

^{Saulius Jakučionis, BNS (lrt.lt)}