Polish PM pledges memorial to victims of WW2 'genocide by Ukrainian nationalists'
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has pledged to establish a memorial for the victims of the Volhynia massacres committed during World War Two. The decision addresses a long-standing historical grievance between Warsaw and Kyiv regarding the ethnic cleansing of Poles by Ukrainian nationalists.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has formally committed to the creation of a memorial dedicated to the victims of what Poland defines as genocide by Ukrainian nationalists. This move aims to honor the tens of thousands of ethnic Poles killed during World War Two in the Volhynia and Eastern Galicia regions.
The issue has remained a significant point of diplomatic tension between Poland and Ukraine for decades. While both nations share a modern strategic alliance, historical disagreements over the accountability and classification of the 1943-1945 massacres continue to influence bilateral relations.
Tusk emphasized that the memorial is intended to provide a space for remembrance rather than to provoke modern conflict. The Polish government has signaled that resolving these historical disputes is essential for long-term stability in the region. Source: Reuters.
