A Polish journalist argues that ongoing historical disputes between Poland and Ukraine, specifically concerning the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), are detrimental to Ukrainian interests in Poland and inadvertently aid Russia’s geopolitical goals. Jerzy Wójcik, co-founder of Sestry.eu, suggests that the current focus on these contentious historical narratives obscures the deeper, mutually beneficial relationship between the two countries. He implies that leaders on both sides may downplay the extent of this interdependence. The dispute centers on interpretations of wartime events and accusations of atrocities committed by the UPA during World War II, fueling negative sentiment within Polish public opinion. Wójcik contends that this manufactured conflict serves Moscow by weakening the alliance between Warsaw and Kyiv. He believes a more nuanced and collaborative approach to historical memory is crucial for strengthening bilateral relations and countering Russian influence.