After days dominated by the American base debate and airspace violations, attention shifted to Kyiv as the German chancellor arrived unannounced as Russia intensified strikes. TVN24 stressed the visit and Zelensky's public thanks, while wPolityce asked what promises it would bring; the day also brought an RCB alert over attacks in Ukraine, thanks from Ukraine's foreign minister to Sikorski, and reports of Putin's unexpected proposal in US-Russia talks and Trump's new envoy.
Domestically the Krakow race returned after the first round on September 27, with TVN24 noting record result on lowest turnout and wPolityce questioning frontrunner Piątkowska over residence near Warsaw and her house.
The justice standoff and fuel-price clash persisted, with prosecutors reported refusing cooperation with Żurek and Obajtek accusing the government despite falling prices.