Polish historian on Bandera: what has changed during Zelensky's time.

According to inkorr.com: Polish historian Lukasz Adamski expressed his thoughts on the shared history of Ukraine and Poland after Volodymyr Zelensky took office as president. He noted that there is hope in Warsaw for a change in the Ukrainian government's attitude towards the figure of Stepan Bandera.

"A law was adopted regarding the UPA, (on recognizing members of the OUN and UPA as fighters for Ukraine's independence; the document was approved in April 2015 - 'Glavkom'), which prohibited questioning the legitimacy of the UPA's struggle for Ukraine's independence in the 20th century."

The historian also reminded that in 2018, a law was passed in Poland that provides for criminal liability for denying the crimes of Ukrainian collaborators during the Third Reich. After Zelensky was elected president of Ukraine, Warsaw hoped for improvements in the issues of exhumation of victims and discussions regarding Bandera.

"I am happy to announce that next year the dialogue between our historians will strengthen. There is a plan to hold a large congress of Polish and Ukrainian historians. It should be an honest conversation that involves not only historians with liberal views."

Adamski also noted that disputes between Poland and Russia have created tension in relations between these countries. According to him, the actions of Poles in Volhynia were a response to the actions of the Ukrainian insurgent army, which committed ethnic cleansing.

The historian's speech underscored the tension in relations between the countries, but also expressed hope for improved dialogue between Ukrainian and Polish historians about their shared history.

Cooperation between Poland and Ukraine in historical dialogue can be an important step in overcoming past conflicts and improving mutual understanding. Such initiatives will not only aid in studying the complex history but also contribute to strengthening friendly relations between the two countries in the modern context.