Kyiv has formally recognized the forced resettlement of approximately 700,000 Ukrainians from communist Poland after World War II as an act of deportation, the Kyiv Independent reports. This significant acknowledgment sheds new light on a contentious chapter in Eastern European history, drawing attention to the state-led population transfers that uprooted hundreds of thousands amid shifting borders and political upheaval. The move marks a critical step in Ukraine’s ongoing efforts to document and address historical injustices faced by its citizens under Soviet and communist regimes.
Kyiv Officially Classifies Forced Resettlement of Ukrainians from Communist Poland as Deportation
The government of Kyiv has formally recognized the massive displacement of approximately 700,000 Ukrainians from territories previously controlled by communist Poland as an act of forced deportation. This historic acknowledgment highlights the systematic nature of the resettlement campaign carried out…
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Author : Caleb Wilson
Publish date : 2025-08-01 04:31:00
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