Lviv’s mayor called Sławomir Mentzen a “pro-Russian politician with a Polish passport”.
Wołyń
Poland confirms details of exhumation of Poles massacred by Ukrainians in WWII
The work will take place at a mass grave in a former Polish village located in what is now western Ukraine.
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Poland announces “breakthrough” on exhumation of WW2 massacre victims in Ukraine
The issue has long been a source of tension between the two neighbours and allies.
Law banning glorification of Ukrainian nationalist Bandera proposed by Polish opposition
The law would place propagation of “Banderism” alongside Nazism, fascism and communism as a crime carrying a jail sentence of up to three years.
Poland and Ukraine announce “progress” on exhumation of WWII massacre victims
Ukraine has indicated there are “no obstacles” to exhumations taking place and that it will “positively consider” requests.
European Parliament rejects call for Ukraine to apologise over WW2 massacres of Poles
The idea caused disagreement among Polish MEPs, with right-wing politicians criticising left-wing ones for voting against it.
Controversial memorial to victims of WWII massacres by Ukrainian nationalists unveiled in Poland
Several cities refused to host the statue, which depicts a baby being impaled on a Ukrainian trident.
Remains of Poles killed by Ukrainian nationalists in WW2 massacres found in Ukraine
It is the first time in nine years that such a discovery has been made
Zelensky has promised Poland exhumations of WW2 massacre victims in Ukraine, says Polish PM
The Volhynia massacres saw Ukrainian nationalists kill tens of thousands of ethnic Polish civilians during World War Two.
Ukraine agrees to exhumation of Polish victims of WW2 massacre
The massacres in Volhynia and Eastern Galicia – and the remains of victims – have long been a source of tension between Poland and Ukraine.
Three quarters of Ukrainians have a better opinion of Poles since Russian invasion
Some 83% of Ukrainians surveyed have a good or very good opinion of Poles.
Zelensky submits bill to grant Poles special legal status in Ukraine
The aim is to show gratitude “to the Polish people for their solidarity and support of Ukraine”.
New film on Wołyń massacres unites Poles in praise – but reconciliation with Ukraine will be harder
Daniel Tilles
Daniel Tilles discusses the Wołyń massacres, the subject of a new film, and how they remain an obstacle to cordial Polish-Ukrainian relations.
