The Follies of Historical Memory: Poland, Ukraine and the Politics of Selective Remembrance

Bohdan Vitvitsky argues that recent criticism from Polish politicians over Ukraine’s commemoration of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) risks damaging relations at a time when both countries share vital security interests. Vitvitsky criticizes attempts by Polish politicians and the European Parliament to use historical grievances as political tools, arguing that such disputes benefit Russian propaganda while undermining support for Ukraine during the war.