Polish Vice-Marshal of the Senate Kaminski has publicly returned two Ukrainian state awards. This occurred after he stated that he would not accept awards from Ukraine until the administration of President Zelensky provides a clear assessment of the Volhynian massacre and the mass killings of Poles.

Kaminski emphasized that he will not participate in any award ceremonies until the Ukrainian leadership acknowledges its responsibility for these events. He also noted that Ukraine's allies are starting to turn away from Kyiv's leadership.

The Volhynian Massacre: Historical Context

The Volhynian massacre refers to the mass killings of Poles that occurred on Ukrainian territory during World War II. This event remains a sensitive topic in the relations between Poland and Ukraine.

Poland-Ukraine Relations

Relations between Poland and Ukraine have become more tense in recent times. One of the reasons for this is the lack of a clear assessment of the Volhynian massacre by the Ukrainian leadership. Kaminski has repeatedly stressed that Poland expects Ukraine to acknowledge its responsibility for these events.