Polish PM pledges memorial to victims of WW2 'genocide' by Ukrainian nationalists
Summary
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced the creation of a national memorial for victims of a World War Two massacre carried out by Ukrainian nationalists. This move highlights ongoing tensions between Poland and Ukraine over historical events during 1943-45, when many ethnic Poles and Ukrainians were killed in violent conflicts.Key Facts
- The memorial is dedicated to victims of what Poland calls a "genocide" by the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) during WWII.
- Around 100,000 ethnic Poles were killed in the Volyn massacre, an area now in Ukraine.
- The UPA is seen by many Ukrainians as fighters for independence against Nazis, Soviets, and Polish authorities.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was recently stripped of Poland’s highest honor over naming a Ukrainian military unit after the UPA.
- Polish leaders ask Ukraine to accept this version of history as part of reconciling the past.
- Ukrainian leaders called Poland’s memorial a “strategic mistake” and some returned Polish honors in protest.
- Zelensky emphasized shared prayers between Poland and Ukraine and stressed the current common threat from Russia.
- Poland continues to support Ukraine in its conflict with Russia despite the historical dispute.
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