Polish defence minister comments on Zelenskyy's promises to open archives and enable further exhumations

Polish Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz has said he hopes Volodymyr Zelenskyy's promises to open archives, enable further exhumations and engage in dialogue will translate into concrete action.

Source: European Pravda, citing Kosiniak-Kamysz on X (Twitter)

Details: On 17 July, Zelenskyy said preparations are underway for new steps in relations with Poland, particularly on historical issues, the opening of archives and search-and-exhumation work in Volyn.

Kosiniak-Kamysz noted that every statement that brings the resolution of difficult issues between Poland and Ukraine closer deserves attention.

Quote: "I hope that Zelenskyy's promises to open archives, enable further exhumations and engage in dialogue will translate into concrete action. This is the direction we have been aiming for."

More details: Kosiniak-Kamysz added that Poland has prioritised dialogue and the commemoration of the victims of the Volyn tragedy from the outset. [The Volyn (Volhynia) tragedy was a series of events that led to the ethnic cleansing of the Polish and Ukrainian populations in 1943 during World War II. It was part of a long-standing rivalry between Ukrainians and Poles in what is now Ukraine's west. Poland considers the Volyn tragedy a genocide of Poles – ed.]

Quote: "Today, Poland and Ukraine share a common enemy: Russia. That is where the threat to our order lies. Discord between our peoples serves the Kremlin's interests"

Background: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has welcomed President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's decision on Ukrainian-Polish relations.

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