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Heroes of the UPA

Coverage of Heroes of the UPA in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 1 · 18:49 UTCMost recent: Jun 11 · 08:45 UTC
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  • POLITICSJun 11 · 08:45 UTCKYIV POST
    Historical Dispute Between Poland and Ukraine

    Ukraine's decision to honor the UPA with the title 'Heroes of the UPA' has caused tensions with Poland, where the UPA is linked to wartime massacres of Polish civilians. Ukrainian defenders argue the UPA represents their independence struggle, while critics view the dispute as a barrier to closer ties despite shared goals against Russia.

  • POLITICSJun 2 · 11:43 UTCKYIV POST
    Polish Far-Right Calls for Block of Ukraine’s EU Bid Over ‘Heroes of the UPA’ Unit

    Polish far-right leader Krzysztof Bosak called for blocking Ukraine’s EU membership bid in response to Kyiv granting the 'Heroes of the UPA' title to an elite military unit. The dispute centers on the legacy of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), a sensitive issue in Polish-Ukrainian relations.

  • POLITICSJun 1 · 18:49 UTCKYIV POST
    Former Polish Ambassador Returns Ukrainian Honor Over UPA Dispute

    Bartosz Cichocki, Poland’s former ambassador to Ukraine, returned a Ukrainian state decoration awarded by President Volodymyr Zelensky in protest over Kyiv’s decision to honor a military unit with the title 'Heroes of the UPA.' The action reflects growing Polish criticism and longstanding disagreements over the legacy of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army.