Navrotsky acknowledged that historical disputes with Zelenskyy remain unresolved
Polish President Karol Nawrocki announced on July 8 that during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the NATO summit, the two sides were unable to reach an understanding on historical issues. At the same time, the Polish leader described the talks as constructive and emphasized the importance of continuing the dialogue between Warsaw and Kyiv.
According to the Polish leader, the talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy lasted about an hour. During the meeting, the parties discussed a wide range of issues related to bilateral relations and future cooperation.
Navrotsky noted that, despite the recent tensions in relations between the two countries, Poland and Ukraine must maintain a constant dialogue. He also emphasized that both countries share the same assessment of the main threat to their independence, which remains Russia.
At the same time, the Polish president acknowledged that during the talks, the parties were unable to reach an understanding on historical issues. “We were unable to resolve historical issues at this meeting,” he said.
Navrotsky emphasized that issues related to the UPA and the symbols of Stepan Bandera remain matters of principle for him. “The feelings of Polish women and men regarding the crimes, the Volhynia tragedy, and the genocide are not subject to negotiation,” the Polish president stated.
According to him, Warsaw expects understanding from Kyiv. Navrotsky also expressed the view that Bandera’s symbols carry negative associations and, in his opinion, limit Ukraine’s European future.
Despite this, the Polish president gave a positive assessment of the results of his meeting with Zelenskyy. He stated that the talks were constructive, and the parties reaffirmed their positions and discussed prospects for further cooperation.
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