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The Polish President has told Zelensky that glorifying genocide is a call for new genocide, centering on the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) and its role in the 1943 Volhynia massacre of Poles.
Poland's Prime Minister Tusk stated that Ukraine must take the first step to resolve tensions over the UPA scandal, calling Kyiv's decision to commemorate historical Ukrainian Insurgent Army figures unsuccessful.
Professor Norman Davies has drawn a comparison between the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) and Poland's 'Cursed Soldiers,' suggesting that the UPA was not a criminal organization, amidst escalating historical memory conflicts between Warsaw and Kyiv.
Relations between Kyiv and Warsaw are in a serious crisis, with the Polish Prime Minister calling for 'mutual respect' following references to the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), which Poland accuses of genocide.
A new diplomatic conflict has erupted between Poland and Ukraine after President Zelenskyy named a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), which Poland associates with the Volhynian massacres. Lithuania is seen as having an opportunity to help resolve the dispute.
Poland and Ukraine are engaged in a dispute over historical interpretations, particularly concerning the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, which is viewed as mass murderers by Poles but as freedom fighters by Ukrainians.
A dispute over naming a Ukrainian military unit after heroes of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) has reignited historical divisions, with experts noting the memory involves families of living people.
Patryk Jaki demanded the immediate resignation of Andrzej Szeptycki following his controversial remarks about the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). Jaki's call for dismissal highlights strong disagreement over Szeptycki's statements.
Poland's Foreign Ministry is engaged in behind-the-scenes discussions with Ukraine regarding the naming of a Special Operations Forces unit after the Heroes of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). Poland hopes Ukraine will correct what it considers a mistake.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Russia is preparing a new 'massive strike' against Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened strikes against locations from which drones are launched against Russia.
Romania has convened its defense council and announced the expulsion of a Russian consul after a Russian drone crashed on its territory. Russia's foreign ministry has threatened a swift reaction to the expulsion and the closure of its consulate in Constanța.
The victims of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) from Puźniki have been identified, and their descendants have received identification notes. This marks a significant step in acknowledging and remembering those who perished.
Jarosław Kaczyński, leader of Poland's opposition Law and Justice (PiS) party, has stated that Ukraine's EU accession should be blocked unless it changes course regarding the 'cult of Bandera' and the Ukrainian Insurgent Army.
A significant diplomatic crisis has erupted between Ukraine and Poland following President Zelensky's decision to grant an honorary title to a military unit associated with the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA).
Ukrainian textbooks are reportedly discussing the 'Volyn tragedy' and justifying the actions of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), a shift in historical perspective attributed to Russia's aggressive policies.
The second phase of searching for the remains of Poles killed by the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) during World War II has begun in Ukraine's Ternopil region, at the site of the former village of Pužnyky.
The Polish president is demanding a response regarding the naming of a Ukrainian military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, and is considering stripping Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of a state honour.
The Polish government's plenipotentiary for Ukraine's reconstruction stated that the upcoming Ukraine Recovery Conference will not be affected by the conflict over the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA).
Polish officials, including the Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, met with Ukrainian intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov to express strong objections regarding the name of a Ukrainian military unit, emphasizing that the memory of Volhynia victims is non-negotiable. This comes as historical issues, particularly concerning the Ukrainian Insurgent Army and accusations of genocide, continue to strain relations between Kyiv and Warsaw.
Poland's far-right has called for blocking Ukraine's EU accession, citing the designation of the Heroes of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army unit as a reason for their opposition.
The history of the Polish and Ukrainian peoples contains both glorious and tragic chapters, but the commemoration of Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) heroes had no anti-Polish undertones.
The President of Poland has proposed revoking Zelenskyy's medal, stating that Ukraine is not mentally ready for the European family due to its celebration of Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) 'bandits' and 'killers'.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki and Prime Minister Donald Tusk have called for the construction of a memorial to victims of World War II genocide by Ukrainian nationalists and a ban on the red-and-black flag of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) in Poland.
A proposal from Andriy Sybiha to Warsaw, suggesting the inclusion of Marek Bezruchko in Ukraine's National Pantheon, is being interpreted as an escalation rather than a de-escalation in the ongoing dispute between Ukraine and Poland over the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA).
Poland's efforts to address the glorification of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) by Volodymyr Zelensky have been met with silence from its allies, leaving Poland feeling isolated in its pursuit of historical truth.
Historian Michal Šmigeľ from Matej Bel University discusses the long-standing Polish-Ukrainian dispute, which centers on differing perceptions of the former Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), viewed by Poland primarily as a nationalist game between presidents Nawrocki and Zelensky.
A dispute between Warsaw and Kyiv is escalating over Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's decision to name a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA).
A presidential decree by Volodymyr Zelenskyy, naming a Ukrainian special forces unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), has reignited historical disputes between Poland and Ukraine. The move is seen as a 'slap in the face' to Poland, threatening to humiliate Zelenskyy among allies.
A discussion surrounding the unacceptable glorification of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) in Poland is reportedly escalating into a broader anti-Ukrainian campaign, targeting Ukrainians in government and state administration.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has stated that Ukraine is responsible for resolving tensions in Polish-Ukrainian relations following the decision to name a Special Operations Forces unit after the Heroes of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). Tusk emphasized that Ukraine created the problem and should find a solution.
The city hall in Lublin, Poland, removed the Ukrainian flag following Ukraine's decision to name a Special Operations Forces unit after the 'Heroes of the UPA' (Ukrainian Insurgent Army).
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry commented on the fierce backlash from Poland regarding the honorary title given to a Ukrainian Special Operations Forces unit named after Ukrainian Insurgent Army heroes.
Ukrainian President Zelensky's decision to grant an honorary name "Heroes of UPA" to a military unit has caused dissatisfaction in Warsaw, as the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) is associated with massacres against Poles.