The European Parliament will hold a debate in Strasbourg this Tuesday regarding Ukraine’s EU accession process, with multiple political groups proposing resolutions criticizing President Zelenskyy\u2019s recent decision to rename a military unit after the UPA.<\/p>\n
Major political factions, including the EPP, S&D, ECR, and Patriots for Europe, have submitted amendments to the resolution condemning the designation of a Ukrainian military unit as “Heroes of the UPA.” Lawmakers argue this move ignores Polish sensitivities regarding the Volhynia massacre.<\/p>\n
Andrzej Halicki, head of the Polish delegation in the EPP, described the consensus among factions as a clear and positive signal that the issue cannot be ignored. He suggested that addressing this in the European Parliament serves as a serious warning to the Ukrainian president.<\/p>\n
The EPP has proposed that the Parliament declare the naming decision unnecessary and unprovoked. Meanwhile, the S&D group, while supporting the need for a firm stance, emphasized the importance of good-neighborly relations and Poland’s role in supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression, acknowledging the pain this issue causes for Polish families.<\/p>\n
The ECR group is calling for a halt to further negotiation clusters until Ukraine officially recognizes the UPA\u2019s role in ethnic cleansing and atrocities against Polish and Jewish populations. They demand a formal condemnation of the UPA\u2019s ideology and symbols, noting the historical death toll of approximately 100,000 Poles.<\/p>\n
The Patriots for Europe group urged an end to the public glorification of historical figures responsible for civilian massacres. The European Parliament previously addressed the Volhynia crimes in a resolution last year, which welcomed ongoing bilateral talks that led to the resumption of exhumations of Polish citizens in Ukraine in April 2025.<\/p>\n
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