Polish Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lukasz Jasina has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to take more responsibility and apologize for the Volyn massacre.
Jasina emphasized that Poland has acknowledged its responsibility for crimes committed against Ukrainians and believes that a sincere apology from Zelensky would positively impact bilateral relations.
Jasina acknowledged that there are other important issues in the relationship between Poland and Ukraine, and the Volyn massacre might not be the top priority for the Ukrainian people. However, he stressed that more needs to be done on the Ukrainian side, as current efforts have largely been at the ambassadorial level.
The Volyn Massacre refers to the events in Western Ukraine during 1942-1943, where ethnic Poles were killed by the Ukrainian insurgent army. The Polish Sejm recognized it as genocide in 2016 and established July 11 as a day of remembrance for the victims.
President Andrzej Duda previously urged Ukraine to address the issue, calling for a clear statement of the truth. Zelensky has acknowledged the pain caused by the Volyn massacre but emphasized that efforts to improve relations are ongoing and acknowledged that more needs to be done to satisfy many Poles.
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