"I clearly presented Polish expectations (...) The memory of Volyn's victims is non-negotiable" - said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish after gathering with the president of Ukraine's Chancellery, Kyrył Budanov. At the same time, in the context of the affair involving the naming of 1 of the Ukrainian brigades by the name of "UPA Heroes", he stressed that "there are limits which must not be exceeded".
The summary entry for the gathering between Władysław Kosinika-Kamysz and Kyryło Budanov was published on the X platform at 11:36 p.m.
"Poland and Ukraine on safety issues are partners. But In history, we gotta tell each another the truth.because that is the only way we can build the future" - he wrote.
"Today, during my gathering with General Kyrylo Budanov, the chief of the office of president Volodymyr Zelenski, I clearly presented Polish expectations about the decision to name 1 of the UPA military units. Memory of Volyn's victims is non-negotiable. There are limits that must not be exceeded" - he added.
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In addition to talking to Kosiniak-Kamish, General Budanov also appeared in Beldveder, where he was invited by the head of the Office of global Policy of the president of the Republic of Poland Marcin Useful. "The conversation afraid bilateral relations, including historical problems, resulting from fresh decisions of the Ukrainian side" - reported.
Kyryło Budanow in Poland. Meetings with government representatives
The head of the Chancellery of the president of Ukraine arrived in Poland on Friday. Together with the general in our country, they appeared Iryna Vereshuk and Serhii Kyslitia.
In the afternoon Budanow spoke to Secretary of State at the MFA Marcin Bosacki. Maciej Wewiór, a spokesperson for the abroad Ministry, stated that the discussion focused on the issues of strained relations between Poland and Ukraine in connection with the fresh decision of president Volodymyr Zelenski. Give 1 of the military units the name "UPA Heroes".
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- Deputy Minister Bosacki presented the Polish position, stressing that the decision of the president of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenski caused pain and outrage in Polish societywho has supported defending Ukraine since the beginning of Russian aggression. He pointed out that common relations must be built on the basis of historical truth, respect for victims and dialog - said the MFA spokesperson in a conversation with PAP.
An crucial point in the talks was besides a summary of current developments on the front lines and possible further scenarios of developments, including the conditions for peace talks.
