A recent decision by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to bestow an honorary title referencing the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) on a Ukrainian special operations center has ignited a heated debate in Poland. The UPA, a nationalist group during World War II, committed atrocities against Polish civilians, particularly in Volhynia and Eastern Galicia. Polish reactions have been largely negative, raising concerns about a potential rise in anti-Ukrainian sentiment. Ukrainian perspectives, while acknowledging the controversial history, often emphasize the UPA’s role in fighting both Nazi and Soviet forces. Polish and Ukrainian voices were sought regarding the potential for escalating tensions stemming from this act. The situation has prompted discussions about historical memory and its impact on current geopolitical relations between the two countries. The honoring of the UPA remains a sensitive issue with deep historical roots.