Fact-check: Did Polish Deputy PM Block Ukraine's EU Entry?

A reported statement by Polish Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz sparked controversy after he allegedly said Ukraine would not join the EU if named after Stepan Bandera. The claim originated during an interview and was later misinterpreted, fueled by a broader dispute between Poland and Ukraine over the UPA and historical grievances. This incident further escalated tensions following Poland’s response to Ukraine’s renaming of a military unit.

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