Polish Deputy Minister of Science, Andrzej Szeptycki, has issued an apology following controversy over his description of Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) fighters as “unwavering Ukrainian soldiers.” The statement prompted criticism and a call for his resignation from former Minister of Education, Przemysław Czarnek. Szeptycki, a member of the Polska 2050 party, stated he regrets any offense caused by the comparison. The UPA was a Ukrainian nationalist paramilitary formation during World War II, accused of atrocities against Poles and Ukrainians. The remarks have ignited debate regarding historical memory and political sensitivity. Szeptycki’s apology attempts to quell the escalating political fallout from the incident. The situation highlights ongoing tensions surrounding the interpretation of historical events in Polish-Ukrainian relations.