On Monday, June 22, BBN chief Jacek Siewiera questioned the priority of military aid to Ukraine, suggesting that Poland should leverage its supply of MiG-29s to address concerns regarding the glorification of the UPA. <\/p>\n
Jacek Siewiera highlighted the strategic nature of Poland\u2019s security alliances. He rhetorically questioned how the U.S. would react if a Polish military unit were named in a way that insulted American soldiers, contrasting this with current tensions involving Ukraine.<\/p>\n
Reflecting on the supply of MiG-29s to Kyiv, Siewiera noted that Poland previously lacked its own aircraft, but has since modernized its fleet with the arrival of F-35s. He argued that these jets could serve as diplomatic leverage rather than unconditional aid.<\/p>\n
The controversy escalated when Karol Nawrocki revoked the Order of the White Eagle from Volodymyr Zelensky, a move prompted by Ukraine naming a military unit after UPA heroes. Zelensky confirmed he had returned the order to the Polish presidential office.<\/p>\n
While Zelensky claimed his representatives sought dialogue and proposed a joint conference to resolve the matter, presidential aide Marcin Przydacz denied these assertions, citing a lack of genuine willingness from the Ukrainian side to address the naming issue.<\/p>\n
The diplomatic friction occurs days before the Ukraine Reconstruction Conference in Gda\u0144sk. The involvement of President Zelensky remains uncertain as officials analyze the potential for his visit amidst the ongoing historical dispute.<\/p>\n
Poland and Ukraine remain deadlocked over the legacy of the OUN and UPA. While Poland categorizes the 1943 Volhynia massacre as genocide, Ukraine views these organizations primarily through their anti-Soviet resistance, rejecting the Polish perspective on their historical role.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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