Poland has sharply criticized the head of Ukraine’s state history institute for allegedly downplaying the scale and impact of World War II massacres committed against Poles. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions between the two countries over the interpretation of their shared and often painful history. Warsaw’s response reflects deep concerns about historical revisionism amid a broader debate on how the wartime past is remembered and taught in Ukraine.
Poland Condemns Ukrainian History Institute Chief for Minimizing World War Two Atrocities
Polish authorities have expressed strong disapproval following statements made by the head of Ukraine’s state history institute, which appeared to diminish the scale of atrocities committed during World War Two. Officials in Warsaw condemned the remarks as a distortion of historical facts, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging all victims and preserving the memory of the past with accuracy. The institute chief’s comments…
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Author : Jackson Lee
Publish date : 2026-02-11 18:55:00
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