The 18-year-old allegedly painted dozens of slogans glorying the UPA, which led the slaughter of Poles during WWII.
The 18-year-old allegedly painted dozens of slogans glorying the UPA, which led the slaughter of Poles during WWII.
Ukraine’s decision was “not in line with European values”, said the EP.
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It is important to “remain in dialogue” given that Poland and Ukraine “share a common enemy in Russia”, says Karol Nawrocki.
Poland has welcomed the “de-escalation” but made clear it still expects concrete action from Ukraine.
His comments have been criticised by figures from across Poland’s political spectrum.
Ukraine’s Centre for Countering Disinformation says Russia’s foreign military intelligence agency has been tasked with the operation.
The Polish prime minister said that he is now trying to “minimise the losses” caused by the diplomatic spat.
There was “absolutely no anti-Polish intent”, says Ukrainian foreign minister Andrii Sybiha.
“Unfortunately, President Zelensky has shown that Ukraine is not ready to be part of the European family,” said President Nawrocki.
Ukraine “will be forced to take retaliatory measures” if the bill is passed, they warn.
Eight complaints were submitted claiming the flag violated Poland’s law against promotion of fascist ideologies.
The decision comes after Ukraine this year allowed Poland to conduct exhumations on its territory.
Karol Nawrocki says that he wants benefits for refugees to be conditional upon them working.
“These actions were intended to incite tensions between Poles and Ukrainians.”