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The political chess behind Poland’s military spending
Poland, one of the largest countries on the EU’s eastern flank, has sharply ramped up its military spending since 2022, with defense expenses reaching 4.5% of GDP in 2025 — among the highest in the European Union. Investment in the military is also exceptionally popular: 67% of Poles support further increases in defense budgets, according to recent local polls. Yet despite this strong backing, a political clash has put the funding strategy in the spotlight. President Karol Nawrocki recently v
Ukraine war latest: For 3rd night straight, explosions rock Russian oil terminals in Leningrad Oblast
Key developments on March 27: * For 3rd night straight, explosions rock Russian oil terminals in Leningrad Oblast * Ukraine, Saudi Arabia sign major defense deal amid Iran war * Russian attacks kill 1, injure 13 in Ukraine over past day * Russia auctions off gold deposit in occupied Luhansk, Reuters reports Ukrainian drones reportedly struck oil terminals in the port cities of Ust-Luga and Primorsk in Russia's Leningrad Oblast overnight on March 27, Russian Telegram media channels reported
EU Foreign Ministers to visit Bucha on liberation anniversary, OPEC meeting — key events for Ukraine next week
Editor's note: This article is a shortened on-site version of KI Insights' public newsletter, The Week Ahead, covering events from March 30 - April 5. Sign up here to start your week with an agenda of Ukraine-related events delivered directly to your inbox every week. Audio version of The Week Ahead is now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. EU foreign ministers are set to visit Bucha in Kyiv Oblast on 31 March, marking the fourth anniversary of the town's liberation from Russia
Russia denies Putin asked oligarchs to fund war, calls contribution 'personal decision'
The denial comes amid reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin had urged major businesses to make contributions to the state budget.
UK pledges additional $133 million in air defense support for Ukraine
"As Putin continues his abhorrent attacks across Ukraine, my message is simple — there will be no let up in the U.K.’s support," British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said.
'Sense of normality' — War-torn Mykolaiv welcomes McDonald's long-awaited return
The reopening of McDonald's restaurants — the first American fast food chain to enter Ukraine in the 1990s — is always met with great fanfare after Russia’s full-scale invasion forced the company to pause operations throughout the country.
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