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Business / 20 weeks ago
Poland’s economy surpasses combined output of 7 neighbouring nations
Poland’s economy has officially surged ahead of the combined GDP of seven of its eastern and southeastern neighbours, a striking indicator of the country’s rapid economic ascent and the deepening development divide across the region. According to IMF projections for 2025, Poland’s nominal GDP is set to hit $979 billion, outpacing the total economic output of Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria, Belarus, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Moldova, which collectively reach $927 billion.
Politics / 24 weeks ago
Europe’s emerging coalition: Which countries are willing to send troops to Ukraine?
French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have publicly discussed the idea of European troops playing a role in the post-war stabilisation of Ukraine. The emphasis, according to diplomatic sources, is not on direct combat with Russian forces but on tasks like: This proposal represents a significant evolution from previous Western strategies, which have primarily focused on arming Ukraine without direct troop deployments.
Politics / 36 weeks ago
Europe to lead the charge in seeking peace for Ukraine after emergency summit
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Sunday, March 2, the creation of a "coalition of the willing," comprising nations prepared to defend any forthcoming peace agreement and guarantee Ukraine's security. To support Ukraine's defence capabilities, the United Kingdom pledged £1.6 billion ($2 billion) in export financing to procure over 5,000 air defence missiles manufactured in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This initiative complements a previously announced £2.2 billion loan for military aid to Ukraine, funded by frozen Russian assets.
