Tensions between Ukraine and Poland have escalated following a recent decision by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to rename a Ukrainian army unit after a group of fighters who killed hundreds of Polish civilians and soldiers in the 1940s. The move has sparked outrage in Poland, where many view the action as an attempt to whitewash the atrocities committed by the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) during World War II. The UPA was responsible for the massacre of thousands of Poles in the Volhynia region, and the decision to honor its members has been met with widespread condemnation from Polish politicians and citizens. As the two countries continue to navigate their complex history, this move has raised questions about the future of their relationship and the ongoing efforts to come to terms with the dark chapters of their shared past.
Ukrainian leader's move to rename army unit after fighters who killed Poles in WWII causes 'outrage' in Poland.
