Ukrainian Embassy calls "Glory to UPA" graffiti in Poland manifestation of Russian hybrid warfare

The Ukrainian Embassy in Poland believes the appearance of the "Glory to UPA" graffiti on the Monument to the Ghetto Heroes in Warsaw is a manifestation of Russian hybrid warfare.

Source: the Ukrainian embassy in a statement released on Saturday, as reported by European Pravda

Details: The statement notes that Polish media outlets had reported an act of vandalism targeting the Monument to the Ghetto Heroes in Warsaw.

The embassy condemned this shameful provocation and any manifestations of vandalism, desecration of monuments, and similar actions, emphasising their unacceptability.

Quote: "We are convinced that the Polish law enforcement authorities will identify those responsible and bring them to justice in accordance with the legislation in force.

In our view, this unlawful act is a manifestation of the hybrid war that Russia is attempting to wage by every means possible in European countries, first and foremost in Poland."

More details: The diplomats noted that the goal of the provocation is obvious: to sow discord between Ukrainians and Poles, undermine mutual trust and weaken support for Ukraine.

The embassy stated that it is necessary to properly honour the memory of the past, in particular those who lost their lives in the Warsaw Ghetto, and to take all possible measures to prevent such vandalism in the future. They also urged Ukrainians in Poland not to agree to "easy money" for applying graffiti, damaging property or carrying out other illegal tasks.

The diplomatic mission called for respect for the laws of the host country, historical memory, and each other's dignity. They emphasised that Ukrainian-Polish solidarity is their common strength and urged people not to allow the Russians to destroy it.

Background:

• Earlier on 14 November, the graffiti "Glory to UPA" was discovered not only on the Monument to the Ghetto Heroes in Warsaw but also on the Monument to the Soldier of the 1st Polish Army on the Square of Political Prisoners of Stalinism in the Muranów district.
• Polish media reports indicate that 11 other historical monuments in Warsaw, Gdynia and Poznań were similarly damaged over the past week.

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