Polish Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education, Andrzej Szeptycki, has apologized for comments comparing members of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) to Polish anti-communist partisans known as the “Cursed Soldiers.” Szeptycki made the statement during an appearance on Polsat News, stating his intention was not to offend. He explicitly clarified that his remarks do not represent the official position of the Polish government. The controversy stems from the UPA’s historical role in the Volhynian Massacre during World War II, a sensitive topic in Polish-Ukrainian relations. Szeptycki also addressed decisions made by the Ukrainian president, though details of this response were not specified in the report. This clarification comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and scrutiny of historical narratives in the region.