“After more than 80 years, families are receiving the answer they have awaited for generations,” says Poland’s culture minister.
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Poland commemorate WWII massacres by Ukrainians amid tensions with Kyiv
Around 100,000 Poles are estimated to have been killed during the Volhynia massacres.
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Poland marks 85th anniversary of WWII Jedwabne pogrom of Jews amid far-right protests
Hundreds of Jews were killed by their Polish neighbours under the watch of the Nazi-German occupiers.
European Parliament criticises Zelensky for naming military unit after group that massacred Poles in WWII
Ukraine’s decision was “not in line with European values”, said the EP.
Polish and Ukrainian presidents meet for first time since start of diplomatic crisis
It is important to “remain in dialogue” given that Poland and Ukraine “share a common enemy in Russia”, says Karol Nawrocki.
Russia publishes files on WWII Ukrainian massacre of Poles amid dispute between Kyiv and Warsaw
The release is an “attempt to undermine Ukrainian-Polish relations”, says Ukraine’s Centre for Countering Disinformation.
Iranian-born German citizen indicted in Poland for Holocaust denial during Auschwitz tour
If found guilty of denying Nazi crimes, he could face up to three years in prison.
Ukraine proposes “anti-crisis package” to resolve dispute with Poland
Poland has welcomed the “de-escalation” but made clear it still expects concrete action from Ukraine.
Fact-check: did Polish deputy PM say Warsaw would block Ukraine’s EU entry?
Alicja Ptak
While widely quoted as saying “With Bandera, Ukraine will not enter the EU”, he never spoke those words.
Ukrainian and Polish bishops jointly appeal for reconciliation and forgiveness amid historical dispute
They appealed for Poles and Ukrainians “not [to] remain enslaved by their sad memories of the past”.
“No one will dictate which heroes we honour,” declares Zelensky amid dispute with Poland
His comments have been criticised by figures from across Poland’s political spectrum.
Zelensky set to skip Ukraine Recovery Conference in Poland amid diplomatic dispute
The decision comes shortly after Zelensky was stripped of Poland’s highest honour.
Poland and Ukraine’s historical dispute: how did we get here and where do we go now?
Daniel Tilles
A long-simmering dispute has finally boiled over, and will have serious consequences.
Detectorist finds 2,700-year-old Bronze Age sword in Poland
The well-preserved weapon dates to around 900-700 BCE.
