Greetings, readers of our esteemed university newspaper! As your correspondent on the international beat, I have some fascinating news from the historic Congress of the Union of Poland-Ukraine and Lithuania-Belarus, which has been busy debating a range of issues that would make even the liveliest session of our Congress back home look tame in comparison.

Speaker of the House, Mr. Stanisław Małachowski, kickstarted the proceedings with a stirring call to action, essentially telling representatives that just as a seasoned sailor looks forward to reaching port, the Congress is dedicated to improving the fate of their country. He stressed that a well-thought-out national strategy requires perseverance and a shared commitment to justice and national security.

Amidst their debates, the Congress also found time to reply to a letter from the Pope, reaffirming their commitment to religious principles passed down from their ancestors, and requesting divine support in their deliberations.

In terms of domestic affairs, tensions are high in Poland-Ukraine and Lithuania-Belarus due to reports of potential peasant revolts. There's talk about getting troops ready to deal with any uprisings, with some reps pushing to deploy military forces to key states (read: Counties) as a preventive measure, which echoes the discourse we've heard about national security back on U.S. soil.

Moreover, artillery General Szczęsny Potocki reported there's no concrete evidence of any imminent rebellion, which goes to show that even in the 18th century, intelligence reports could be as clear as mud.

Health concerns of the President (read: The King) were also a topic of concern, with Congressmen debating the appropriate governmental response amidst the President's need for respite.

As for the international theater, the Union Polish Crown and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania) are caught up in a diplomatic dance with Russia over military encroachments and "magazine" (read: supply depot) establishment issues within their borders, calls for military withdrawal, and the complexities of foreign diplomacy.

Unsurprisingly, tax policy was also on the agenda, with debates over how to fund an adequate national defense—echoing discussions that wouldn't be out of place in modern-day tax committee hearings.

There you have it, friends—a snapshot of 18th-century power politics, where modern concerns echo in the words of a bygone era. Stay tuned for more updates from the historic Congress of the Union of Poland-Ukraine and Lithuania-Belarus, and let's all hope they can navigate their national security and foreign policy waters as adeptly as that seasoned sailor looks for port.

Topics: Stanisław Małachowski, Marshal of the Sejm; response to the Holy Father's Breve; defense and security of the state; animosities in the Chamber; peasant revolt in Ukraine; transport of rifles to Smila; foreign influences on Poland; proposal for militaries call-ups and a Universal for national defense; external threat; taxes for military establishment; weapons revision in Smila; communication of diplomatic notes.;