Polish and Ukrainian presidents meet. Crisis continues.
The presidents of Poland and Ukraine met to discuss a diplomatic crisis. The crisis started because of a Ukrainian military unit named after the UPA. Both leaders want to talk to each other despite the problems.
Volodymyr Zelensky named a Ukrainian military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). Poland considers the UPA responsible for the Volhynia massacres. Poland views these events as genocide. The European Parliament criticized Zelensky's decision. They said it was disrespectful to Poland and could damage relations between the two countries.
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Highlights
First Meeting Held
The presidents of Poland and Ukraine met for the first time.
Crisis Over UPA
The meeting happened because of a dispute about the UPA.
Differing Views on UPA
Poland sees the UPA as responsible for genocide; Ukraine sees it as a force for independence.
EU Criticizes Zelensky
The European Parliament criticized Zelensky for naming the military unit.
Polish Concerns Raised
The EU said the decision ignored Polish feelings and hurt relations.