Zbigniew Bogucki, Head of the Polish President’s Office, has been added to the «Myrotvorets» database due to his provocative statements about the western regions of Ukraine.
- Zbigniew Bogucki has been added to the «Myrotvorets» database.
- Remarks about «Eastern Lesser Poland» have caused outrage.
- The website’s authors accused him of manipulating history.
- There has been no official response from the Polish side as yet.
- The statements were made on the eve of the anniversary of the Volhynia tragedy.
Provocative remarks by a Polish official
The Head of the Office of the President of Poland, Zbigniew Bogucki was added to the database of the Ukrainian website «Myrotvorets». The reason for this was his remarks in which he referred to the western regions of Ukraine as «Eastern Lesser Poland». The website’s authors believe that such statements undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and may provoke inter-ethnic hostility.
What allegations have the authors of «Myrotvorets» made?
According to information on the «Myrotvorets» website, Bogutsky’s remarks contain elements that constitute an infringement of Ukraine’s sovereignty. Furthermore, his remarks distort historical facts and may contribute to fuelling hostility between Ukrainians and Poles. There has been no official reaction from the Polish side to his inclusion in the database as yet.
The context of the statements
These statements were made on the eve of the anniversary of the Volhynia tragedy, which traditionally provokes heated discussions in relations between Ukraine and Poland. Recently, a number of Polish politicians have made high-profile statements on historical issues, which have sparked lively debate in both countries.
Why it matters
Poland and Ukraine remain strategic partners in the field of security and in supporting Kyiv in the war against Russia. At the same time, historical issues periodically become a source of political tension. Such statements may influence public sentiment and bilateral dialogue.
