Polish Members of the European Parliament are pushing for a resolution criticizing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s decision to name an elite military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). The UPA, a nationalist organization during World War II, is controversial due to its involvement in the Volhynian Massacre, a brutal campaign against Polish civilians. Włodzimierz Czarzasty, a Polish politician, cautioned against “spreading hatred” regarding the matter during a broadcast on TOK FM. He appealed for restraint and de-escalation of tensions surrounding the naming decision. The move by Polish MEPs reflects ongoing sensitivities regarding historical conflicts between Poland and Ukraine. The outcome of the vote on the resolution within the European Parliament remains uncertain, particularly regarding the stance of the New Left party. This issue highlights the complexities of navigating historical memory in the context of current geopolitical alliances.