Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk: Poland and Ukraine opened the Ukraine Recovery Conference with a push for deals worth over €10bn, aiming to turn pledges into contracts for energy, critical infrastructure and logistics, while the EU begins disbursing support loans and Ukraine expects 160+ agreements. Japan–Poland–Ukraine business push: Japan’s economy ministry says it will deepen reconstruction partnerships with concrete public-private projects, releasing signed cooperation documents involving seven initiatives across housing and energy. EU funding for Ukraine: The European Commission announced the first tranche of a major EU loan package for Ukraine, targeting defense, energy resilience and the state budget. Poland–Ukraine diplomatic friction: The conference also unfolded amid a high-profile dispute over wartime history, with leaders stressing it won’t derail trade and military/humanitarian support. Polish energy and LNG links: Orlen and Naftogaz signed agreements to expand LNG trade and strengthen Ukraine’s energy security on the sidelines. Space cooperation: South Korea plans a public-private delegation to Europe, including events in Poland, to expand space sector ties and create new business opportunities. Cybercrime crackdown: Polish authorities arrested suspects in an FBI-backed SIM-swap and crypto theft case, targeting a gang behind millions in losses. Market/industry watch: Estonia’s biomethane output is expected to cover about 15% of winter gas needs, supporting regional supply stability. Transport tourism angle: FlixBus revived Poland’s “Route 666” to Hel for summer 2026, betting on the route’s cult status.