A historical feud threatens a key wartime alliance for Ukraine
Tensions over World War II mass killings and the honors given to OUN and UPA are impacting relations between Ukraine and Poland. Poland has linked Ukraine's EU accession to the resolution of these memory disputes. Despite the friction, the two nations recently held a reconstruction forum in Gdansk.
What changed
Ukraine secured 1.5 billion EUR in reconstruction agreements during a forum in Gdansk despite ongoing diplomatic rows.
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Historical WWII Dispute Strains Ukraine-Poland Alliance
confidence 90%Tensions over World War II mass killings and the honors given to OUN and UPA are impacting relations between Ukraine and Poland. Poland has linked Ukraine's EU accession to the resolution of these memory disputes. Despite the friction, the two nations recently held a reconstruction forum in Gdansk.
What's confirmed:
- Poland has stated it will not back Ukraine's EU accession unless Kyiv changes its stance on OUN and UPA honors.
- World War II mass killings are straining relations between Ukraine and Poland.
- Ukraine secured 1.5 billion EUR in reconstruction agreements in Gdansk according to Deputy PM Kuleba.
- A reconstruction forum in Gdansk hosted 7,500 officials, business leaders, and activists from June 25 to 26.
Still unconfirmed:
- Millions of Ukrainians living in Poland may become a key issue in next year's parliamentary election.
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy skipped a postwar conference due to tensions with Poland.
- Donald Tusk called for mutual respect during the row with Ukraine.