Poland's lonely fight for historical truth on UPA, allies remain silent

Poland finds itself isolated in its efforts to establish historical truth concerning the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), a nationalist organization responsible for massacres of Poles during World War II.

The article criticizes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's decision to bestow honors upon UPA figures, an act that has deeply offended Polish sensibilities. The author argues that while Poland, through figures like Karol Nawrocki, has made a strong statement, the gains are limited to national pride, with little tangible support from allies.

Despite potential influence, such as Donald Trump's past praise for Poland and its leaders, the article laments the lack of international pressure on Zelenskyy. The author suggests that Trump, who has often differed with Zelenskyy on various issues, could have used his position to urge the Ukrainian president to reconsider his stance on honoring an organization responsible for genocide. The silence from allies on this critical historical matter leaves Poland to fight for historical truth alone.