Ukrainian Organization Adds Polish Presidential Aide to “Enemies of the State” List
The Myrotvorets Center has blacklisted Polish presidential aide Marcin Bogucki, accusing him of spreading anti-Ukrainian propaganda after he criticized a draft Ukrainian law regarding a new National...
The Myrotvorets Center has blacklisted Polish presidential aide Marcin Bogucki, accusing him of spreading anti-Ukrainian propaganda after he criticized a draft Ukrainian law regarding a new National Pantheon.
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The Grounds for Blacklisting
The Polish politician’s name and the reasoning behind his inclusion were published on the Myrotvorets website, a development first reported by Polsat News. The center categorized Bogucki’s July 1 comments, cited by the Polish Press Agency, as “anti-Ukrainian propaganda.”
The organization specifically took issue with Bogucki’s reference to “Eastern Lesser Poland,” labeling the term an “attack on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.” They further accused him of manipulating public information to incite hatred against Ukrainians and promote inter-ethnic and inter-religious discord.
Controversial Comments on Historical Memory
During his July 1 remarks, Bogucki stated that glorifying figures like Stepan Bandera—associated with massacres in Volhynia and Eastern Lesser Poland—is incompatible with Western values and civilization. “Eastern Lesser Poland” is a historical term from the interwar period referring to regions that now largely form part of Ukraine, with a smaller portion located in modern-day Poland.
The National Pantheon and Diplomatic Friction
President Volodymyr Zelensky submitted the draft law on the National Pantheon during a period of ongoing diplomatic disputes between Warsaw and Kyiv regarding the commemoration of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army. Tensions previously escalated when Zelensky awarded a military unit the title of “UPA heroes,” leading the Polish president to revoke the Order of the White Eagle from Zelensky.
Ukrainian deputy and bill initiator Mykyta Poturayev confirmed to the Polish Press Agency last week that the final list of names to be included in the Pantheon remains undetermined.
Background of the Myrotvorets Database
The “Enemies of Ukraine” list has existed since 2014, founded by activist and politician Heorhij Tuka, though the team managing the database remains anonymous. While the organization has been openly promoted by figures like former Deputy Interior Minister Anton Herashchenko, it faces consistent criticism from human rights groups for publishing personal data.