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Eight individuals assaulted three Ukrainian nationals in Radom following a heated argument regarding the Volhynia tragedy. The primary suspect now faces potential imprisonment of up to five years.
Former Polish Prime Minister Leszek Miller has sparked controversy with remarks questioning the 'origin' of some Polish citizens, stating that 'This will never be your Poland. My Poland lies in the fields and forests of Volhynia.'
Polish Culture Minister Marta Cienkowska announced upcoming competitions and confirmed that the scandal surrounding the Order of the White Eagle did not hinder the exhumation of UPA victims in Volhynia, also revealing a list of institutions with expiring directorships.
A researcher from the Institute of National Remembrance warns that at the current pace and with existing procedures, the exhumations of Polish victims in Volhynia will take several hundred years, urging the creation of a database of death pits.
The head of Ukraine's Institute of National Remembrance (IPN), Oleksandr Alfiorov, has assured that approvals for further exhumations of victims of the Volhynia massacre will be issued immediately, a decision supported by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
During exhumation work in the former villages of Ostrówki and Wola Ostrowiecka in Volhynia, the remains of one person have been discovered, according to the Institute of National Remembrance.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced on July 11th that the victims of the Volhynia genocide would be commemorated by name, with the chosen form of a wall sparking reflection on the divided memory of the event.
Poland's acting ambassador to Ukraine, Piotr Łukasiewicz, is facing a wave of criticism and demands for his recall following his speech at Saturday's commemoration of the Volhynia massacre victims.
Polish officials, including Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz and Donald Tusk, are commemorating the 83rd anniversary of the Volhynia massacre, urging Ukraine to acknowledge the painful historical truth and avoid glorifying figures associated with the genocide. The calls emphasize that a truthful reckoning with the past is essential for overcoming historical grievances and fostering stronger relations.
A disinformation campaign is exploiting historical tensions, particularly the Volhynia massacre, to antagonize Poles and Ukrainians, with anti-Ukrainian narratives intensifying recently.
An excerpt from the book "Games of Memory," featuring an interview with Professor Grzegorz Motyka on historical policy, Poland, Ukraine, and Russia, is published to mark the 83rd anniversary of the Volhynia Massacre.
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov has said that Poland is preparing "a number of immature escalatory steps" ahead of the anniversary of the Volhynia events that could…
The historical Volhynia massacres are identified as a significant source of conflict between Poland and Ukraine, impacting their current relationship. This historical issue is seen as hindering Poland's potential despite its recent successes.
A discussion highlights that young Ukrainians learn little about the Volhynia tragedy, with the topic covered in only three pages in the latest history textbook, and knowledge is minimal outside western Ukraine, differing significantly from Polish perspectives.
Anti-Ukrainian sentiments are being fueled, partly by the president, as the Volhynian massacres continue to resonate, with a political scientist warning about the issue during a conference on Ukraine's post-war reconstruction in Gdańsk.
Artificial intelligence is reportedly generating comments about the Volhynia massacre, contributing to a "war of memory" in Poland. The article highlights that both victims and perpetrators of the massacre were citizens of the Second Polish Republic, making it a part of Polish state history.
Poland's PiS party has proposed a Sejm resolution to commemorate victims of the Volhynia massacre and condemn OUN-UPA, with a party official also supporting the revocation of President Zelensky's Order of the White Eagle.
Ukraine has granted permission for exhumation work to proceed in Hołosko, Lviv, according to Poland's Institute of National Remembrance. Historians note that the area was a site of bloody battles for Lviv, and mass graves were discovered there years ago.
The Court of Appeal in Lublin rejected the city of Chełm's appeal concerning the withdrawal of a grant for the construction of the Museum of Memory of the Victims of the Volhynian Massacre. This decision means the city will not receive 180 million PLN for the investment.
The Polish government has expressed support for a planned museum commemorating the Volhynia massacres, in which an estimated 100,000 ethnic Poles were killed by Ukrainian nationalists during World War II.
Experts and Polish officials indicate that Russia has significantly escalated its disinformation efforts targeting Poles, primarily exploiting disputes between Warsaw and Kyiv regarding the Volhynia massacre.
Ukraine has granted approval for the exhumation of the remains of Polish victims of the Volhynia Massacre in Huta Pieniacka and Ugły. This decision marks a significant step in addressing historical grievances between the two nations.
Polish Culture Minister Marta Cienkowska announced that Żeromski's diaries will return to Poland from Germany and that Ukrainians are open to cooperation regarding the exhumation of UPA victims in Volhynia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made significant concessions in an effort to de-escalate a historical dispute with Poland concerning the Volhynia massacre.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced plans to open Ukraine’s intelligence archives on the Volhynia massacre, following a meeting focused on improving relations with Poland.
The Polish President has told Zelensky that glorifying genocide is a call for new genocide, centering on the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) and its role in the 1943 Volhynia massacre of Poles.
Poland's Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz compared the Law and Justice (PiS) party to Grzegorz Braun, a far-right politician, after PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński stated Ukraine cannot join the EU with 'Banderism' and vowed to block its accession until the Volhynia massacre is resolved.
The anniversary of the Volhynian massacre is being commemorated, with discussions highlighting the historical context where Poles were treated as mortal enemies.
An article reflects on mixed heritage and the historical massacres of Jews in Jedwabne and Kielce, and Poles in Volhynia, coinciding with their respective July anniversaries.
A Polish article discusses the false dilemma between remembering the Volhynia massacre and building a common future with Ukraine, suggesting that education and support for critical Ukrainian circles can help bridge the divide.
An opinion piece reflects on the 83rd anniversary of the Volhynia 'Bloody Sunday,' stating that the massacre will continue to divide Poles and Ukrainians for decades, emphasizing the importance of not letting historical emotion dominate other crucial matters.
The Las Rąk gallery on Marszałkowska Street in Warsaw was vandalized by an unknown perpetrator, with owners linking the attack to a recent march commemorating victims of the Volhynia massacre.
Former Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced he is returning the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise to the Museum of Memory of Victims of the Volhynia Massacre in Chełm, citing a 'corrupt Ukrainian elite'.
A Polish minister in the President's Chancellery stated that Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's return of the Order of the White Eagle via courier was an attempt to humiliate Poland, referencing the Volhynia massacre.
A new diplomatic conflict has erupted between Poland and Ukraine after President Zelenskyy named a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), which Poland associates with the Volhynian massacres. Lithuania is seen as having an opportunity to help resolve the dispute.
The escalation of the Volhynia dispute could diminish the importance of the upcoming Gdańsk conference on Ukraine's reconstruction, potentially costing Poland opportunities and undermining its ambition to become a regional leader.
Polish officials, including the Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, met with Ukrainian intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov to express strong objections regarding the name of a Ukrainian military unit, emphasizing that the memory of Volhynia victims is non-negotiable. This comes as historical issues, particularly concerning the Ukrainian Insurgent Army and accusations of genocide, continue to strain relations between Kyiv and Warsaw.
Ukraine has granted approval for the exhumation of Polish victims' remains in Ostrówki and Wola Ostrowiecka in Volhynia, as well as the ashes of Polish soldiers in Lviv.
The Institute of National Remembrance (IPN) announced the start of a new phase of search operations in the former localities of Ostrówki and Wola Ostrowiecka in Volhynia, Ukraine.
Tensions between Ukraine and Poland are rising over the historical Volhynia massacres of 1943-1945, with accusations that Russia is exploiting the issue to sow discord. Poland claims Ukrainian nationalists killed around 100,000 Poles, while thousands of Ukrainians also died in retaliatory attacks.
Specialists from the Institute of National Remembrance have discovered the remains of over 50 men, women, and children in Volhynia, as exhumations continue in the former Polish villages of Ostrówki and Wola Ostrowiecka for victims of atrocities committed over 80 years ago.
Szczegółowe badania przeprowadzone przez specjalistę z zakresu medycyny sądowej pozwolą określić, w jaki sposób zginęli mieszkańcy Woli Ostrowieckiej.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the opening of archives related to the Volhynia crime and further permits for searching and exhuming Polish victims. Professor Antoni Dudek views this decision primarily as a political gesture towards Poland.
Polish politician Paweł Kukiz suggests that unconditional aid to Ukraine, combined with its historical policy and education, could lead to a demoralized Ukraine with no scruples, referencing the Volhynia massacre.
A Polish diplomat has commented on Ukrainian President Zelensky, stating he 'started playing with that nationalism,' as strong Polish-Ukrainian solidarity is strained by a historical dispute over the 1943 Volhynia massacre.
The Polish charge d'affaires in Ukraine faced criticism for a statement that, while acknowledging Polish victims in Volhynia, also mentioned Ukrainian victims of the Polish state before and during World War II.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a diplomatic reshuffle and urged allies to accelerate the implementation of arms supply agreements. He also mentioned identifying officials responsible for a weapons depot in Vyshneve and commemorated the Volyn massacre.
Despite the historical dispute over Volhynia, a majority of Poles believe it is in Poland's interest for Ukraine to maintain its sovereignty and achieve victory, according to Estera Flieger.
Police have arrested a suspect in the vandalism of the Las Rąk handicraft gallery, who explained that he had watched videos related to the Saturday march commemorating the victims of the Volhynia massacre and disliked a gallery employee's reaction.
Images of axes bearing inscriptions like "'43 we can repeat it," referencing the Volhynia massacre, have appeared online, allegedly for sale on Ukrainian classifieds sites, sparking concern as potentially provocative or fabricated.
The head of Ukraine's presidential office, Kyrylo Budanov, believes that a peak in the escalation of Ukrainian-Polish relations is possible this week, linked to Poland's commemoration of the National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Volhynia Tragedy.
Polish school textbooks present Polish-Ukrainian relations in a balanced manner, emphasizing shared heritage while also addressing difficult moments of the 20th century, without sensationalizing the Volhynia massacre.
Ukrainian textbooks are now presenting the 'Volhynian tragedy' and justifying the actions of the UPA, reflecting a significant shift in how most Ukrainians view their history.
Russian drone attacks resulted in casualties in Ukraine, including two deaths in Zaporizhzhia and Odesa, and struck a Turkish-owned cargo vessel in the Black Sea, killing an Egyptian crew member. Concurrently, Moscow airports temporarily suspended operations as Russian forces downed numerous Ukrainian drones approaching the city.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk appealed to the presidents of Poland and Ukraine to resolve their disputes over historical traumas, particularly concerning the Volhynia massacre and the OUN-UPA. He emphasized that such conflicts serve Moscow's interests.
Poland's Defense Minister has asked Kyiv to reconsider naming a military unit in honor of the UPA militia, warning that it undermines bilateral trust due to the militia's role in killing 100,000 Poles in Volhynia.
A photograph described as victims of the Volhynian massacre in a mass grave is circulating on social media with anti-Ukrainian comments and incorrect chatbot explanations. This exemplifies how historical images are manipulated for propaganda.
An agreement has been reached between Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz and Chełm Mayor Jakub Banaszek to establish the Museum of Memory of the Victims of the Volhynia Massacre in Chełm, which will operate as a branch of the Polish Army Museum.