Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski stated that Ukraine made a mistake by renaming a unit of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) in honor of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA).

According to Sikorski, Poland expects Ukraine to correct this mistake. The renaming of the UAF unit in honor of the UPA has caused a negative reaction in Poland, where the UPA is considered an organization responsible for the mass murder of Poles during World War II.

Historical Context

The Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) was formed in 1942 and operated on the territory of Ukraine during World War II. The organization was responsible for the mass murder of Poles, Jews, and other national minorities.

In recent years, Ukraine has taken steps to rehabilitate the UPA and its leaders, which has caused a negative reaction in Poland and other countries.