Zelensky under pressure to end row with Poland over WW2 name of army unit
Summary
Ukraine named a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), a group linked to controversial World War Two actions. This upset Poland, which sees the UPA as responsible for killing many ethnic Poles during that time. Poland’s president is considering withdrawing Ukraine’s President Zelensky’s highest state honor in response to this issue.Key Facts
- Ukraine named a Special Operations Forces unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA).
- The UPA fought for Ukrainian independence but is accused by Poland of killing about 100,000 ethnic Poles in 1943-45.
- Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki may revoke the Order of the White Eagle awarded to President Zelensky.
- Polish officials, including from different political parties, criticized Ukraine’s decision about the UPA name.
- Poland has supported Ukraine with aid and refugee shelter during the Russian invasion.
- Kyiv stated it did not intend to offend Poland but has not formally apologized.
- Zelensky’s chief of staff visited Warsaw to try to reduce tensions, but talks failed to resolve the dispute.
- There are concerns this disagreement could harm Ukraine’s relations with Poland and its chances of joining the European Union.
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