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Volhynia dispute drives record negative views of Poland-Ukraine ties
In a CBOS poll in Poland, 45.4% of respondents cited the Volhynia massacres and disputes over historical memory as the main reason for negative attitudes toward Ukrainians. Concerns over access to social assistance were cited by 36.4%, Russian propaganda and online disinformation by 26.2%, and statements by Ukrainian politicians by 24.4%.
The Volhynia massacres and disputes over historical memory were the most frequently cited reason for negative attitudes toward Ukrainians in Poland. In the CBOS poll, 45.4% of respondents gave these historical disputes as a reason.
Concerns over social assistance rank second
Concerns about Ukrainians' access to social assistance were cited by 36.4% of respondents. Russian propaganda and online disinformation were cited by 26.2%, while statements by Ukrainian politicians were given as a reason by 24.4%.
The results showed that historical disputes have become more prominent in relations between Poland and Ukraine. Since the war with Russia began in 2022, Poland has been among Ukraine's strongest political and military supporters.
Negative views of relations reach their highest level
In a separate poll conducted by CBOS at the beginning of this month, 46% of respondents assessed Poland-Ukraine relations negatively. This was the highest recorded level of negative assessments of relations between the two countries.
Volhynia issue creates tension between Warsaw and Kyiv
Ukraine's decision at the beginning of summer to name a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) heightened tensions surrounding the massacres. In Poland, the UPA is particularly associated with the Volhynia massacres.
In 1943 and 1944, tens of thousands of Polish civilians were killed by Ukrainian nationalist forces in Volhynia and Eastern Galicia. Ukrainians also died in retaliatory actions by Polish forces.
The Polish parliament officially recognized these deaths as genocide. Ukraine generally honors the UPA as part of the broader struggle against Nazi Germany and Soviet rule.
Warsaw seeks exhumations and commemorative events
The government in Warsaw has repeatedly called on Kyiv to allow new graves to be opened for Polish victims and commemorative events to be held. The two governments are working to ensure that historical disputes do not weaken cooperation while the war with Russia continues.
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