Polish Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz called on the Ukrainian authorities to reconsider the decision to name the special unit «named after the UPA Heroes». He stressed that such a name causes pain and protest in Poland, suggesting that it should be replaced with a name honouring modern Ukrainian soldiers. According to him, the security of the region depends on it.
- The Polish Defence Minister called for a revision of the name of the UPA unit in Ukraine.
- He protested against the honouring of UPA heroes because of historical conflicts.
- Poland stressed the importance of Ukraine's security for the security of the region.
Poland's call to reconsider the name of the UPA unit
Minister of Defence of Poland Vladislav Kosinyak-Kamysh issued a statement calling on the Ukrainian authorities to reconsider the decision to name one of the special forces «named after the UPA Heroes». He stressed that this decision causes deep pain and protest in Poland because of the historical context and the memory of Polish victims.
“The decision to name a Ukrainian military unit after UPA heroes causes deep pain, concern and protest in Poland,” said the Polish Defence Minister, stressing the importance of taking into account historical aspects in the formation of such symbolic names.
The importance of regional security
Kosiniak-Kamysh noted that a free Ukraine is an integral part of the security of Poland and the whole of Europe. At the same time, he emphasised the need to find a form of honouring the modern Ukrainian military, The event will not offend the memory of Polish victims or worsen bilateral relations.
This call reflects the desire to preserve stability in the region and maintain the partnership between Ukraine and Poland, especially against the backdrop of military challenges facing both countries.
Historical context and Polish-Ukrainian relations
The naming of the UPA is disturbing in Poland because of the complex history of relations between the two nations, especially because of the events related to Polish victims in the past. The statement of the Polish Defence Minister reflects the sensitivity of these topics in the bilateral dialogue.
Emphasising the importance of respect for historical memory, the Polish government calls for a form of commemoration that would contribute to reconciliation and strengthening the partnership between Ukraine and Poland.
