Poland–Ukraine diplomacy: EU embassies, including Poland’s, say they will stay in Kyiv despite Russian threats, while Zelensky and Polish PM Donald Tusk also discuss preparations for possible Ukraine–US–Russia trilateral technical talks. NATO eastern flank: NATO is drafting a “Theory of Victory” plan for repelling a Russian attack on the alliance’s eastern flank, with drones and AI integrated into conventional forces, and Poland is central to the presentation. War readiness at home: Polish lawmakers are working on a draft law to prepare the country for a “pre-war period,” boosting defense and coordination with internal security. Defense cooperation: Ukraine’s Fire Point says its FP-7 missile has been used in combat and is developing longer-range versions, while Zelensky says Ukrainian pilots will soon train on French Rafale jets. US–NATO tensions: A US-led NATO subgroup excluding the UK, France and Baltic states is drawing criticism as potentially divisive. Domestic politics: Tusk says the US base issue wasn’t discussed in a March conversation with Trump—“History will find out one day”—as Poland’s debate over Washington’s footprint continues. Local governance & society: Thousands of protesters in Grojec near Oświęcim blockaded a bishop in a church after the dismissal of a long-serving local priest, prompting police intervention.