Jul 25, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC

Poland’s primary opposition party, Law and Justice (PiS), has suffered its largest internal split to date following the departure of former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and dozens of parliamentarians.

PiS chairman Jarosław Kaczyński confirmed that over 30 lawmakers are exiting the caucus, which previously held 186 seats in the Sejm, to form a more moderate conservative faction. Some Polish media outlets reported that over 40 deputies have joined the split. Reports also differ on the exact circumstances of Morawiecki’s exit, with some outlets stating he was expelled by Kaczyński, while others report he departed voluntarily alongside his allies.

The schism leaves PiS severely weakened as it navigates internal power struggles and potential political realignments on the right.

Sources: HRT Vijesti, Respect, Rzeczpospolita, Tagesschau, TVP info

Ukrainian forces launched a widespread drone attack targeting energy infrastructure and logistical warehouses in the Russian city of Belgorod overnight on Saturday. According to local reports, the operation involved hundreds of unmanned aerial vehicles, triggering a series of explosions and subsequent fires across the affected facilities.

Local authorities confirmed that at least one civilian sustained shrapnel injuries during the strikes and was subsequently transported to a regional hospital for medical treatment. The targeted sites were reportedly crucial to regional supply chains and power networks.

The strikes form part of an intensified campaign targeting key infrastructure within Russian border regions. Neither military officials in Kyiv nor Moscow have issued detailed official statements regarding the full extent of the structural damage caused by the overnight raids.

Sources: Rzeczpospolita

The UK’s National Crime Agency has frozen London real estate valued at over $33 million belonging to Xu Haika, a multi-national suspect connected to a $2.3 billion money laundering investigation in Singapore. According to Land Registry documents gathered by Transparency International UK, the freeze orders were officially lodged on June 5.

Xu, who holds citizenship in China, Cambodia, and Vanuatu, is under scrutiny as part of Singapore's major anti-money laundering probe. The legal action in Britain marks an expansion of international efforts to freeze assets tied to the multi-billion dollar operation.

Sources: OCCRP

Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže confirmed that a Russian strike damaged her country's consulate in the eastern Ukrainian city of Sloviansk on Friday. The attack resulted in the deaths of at least six Ukrainian civilians and left dozens more injured.

Expressing outrage over the incident, Braže condemned the targeting of diplomatic facilities and civilian infrastructure. European Union officials and Baltic neighbor states also strongly criticized the fatal bombardment, calling for increased accountability for actions against civilian and diplomatic sites.

The strike comes amid ongoing Russian shelling across eastern Ukraine, which has continually placed urban areas and diplomatic presence at severe risk throughout the region.

Sources: Euronews Greece

The US House of Representatives has passed its version of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2027, incorporating four key provisions directly affecting Polish security cooperation. Most notably, the draft defense legislation includes official instructions directing US military leadership to evaluate the permanent deployment of an F-35 fighter squadron to Poland.

Beyond aircraft stationing plans, the legislation establishes structured defense industry cooperation programs between the two allies. It also authorizes new joint initiatives covering space operations and special forces collaboration. The passed bill represents a significant procedural step toward expanding the American military presence and strategic defense ties in Eastern Europe.

Sources: Rzeczpospolita