Poland said Tuesday it was banning imports of Russian coal.
It is more dependent on Russian oil, however. And while Poland produces a lot of its own coal, it also relies on imports
They discussed 'further efforts to help Ukraine defend its territory' and the US and its allies' ongoing actions towards Russia, the White House said in statement
On his final day in Europe, President Joe Biden on Saturday sought to reassure Poland that the United States would defend against any attacks by Russia
Before Biden returns to Washington on Saturday, he is expected to address the Polish people
Biden planned to meet with members of the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, who are serving alongside Polish troops
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that Ukrainians "need to achieve peace" and halt Russian bombardment that has forced millions to flee to countries like Poland
Commenting on the move, Oyo founder and Group CEO Ritesh Agarwal said, 'We are deeply inspired by our homeowners who are opening their homes and hearts to people in dire need'
Initiative to start from Poland; company also in talks with home owners in Europe
President Joe Biden will thank Poland's president for the country's efforts to shelter Ukrainian refugees as part of his trip this week to Europe
Poland, which neighbours Ukraine, has taken in more than 2 million refugees from the fighting
US lawmakers visiting Poland said Saturday that most urgent need in Ukraine's war against Russia is to equip and support the country in every way that will help it defend its independence
They are to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal
The leaders of Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovenia are travelling on Tuesday to Kyiv which is currently under fire, on an EU mission to show support for Ukraine as Russia's invasion intensifies
Poland has taken in more than 1.8 million refugees from Ukraine nearly all women and children since February 24, when Russian troops invaded Ukraine
Earlier in the day, the Polish Permanent Representation to the European Union said on Twitter that over 2.5 million refugees have left Ukraine
Diplomatic efforts to end the war boosted on Monday, with Russia-Ukraine to talk again after both sides cited progress, even after Russia attacked a base near Polish border and fighting elsewhere
3,687 Ukrainian military infra facilities destroyed so far: Russia
India has decided to temporarily relocate its embassy in Ukraine to Poland in view of the rapidly deteriorating security situation in the war-torn country. The decision comes amid increasing Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and several other prominent cities. "In view of the rapidly deteriorating security situation in Ukraine, including attacks in the western parts of the country, it has been decided that the Indian Embassy in Ukraine will be temporarily relocated to Poland," the Ministry of External Affairs said. "The situation will be reassessed in the light of further developments," it said in a brief statement.
The strike followed Russian threats to target foreign weapon shipments that are helping Ukrainian fighters defend their country against Russia's grinding invasion.