Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate, headed by Kyrylo Budanov, has affirmed it will not rename a military unit currently named after fighters from the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), despite objections from Poland. Polish media had reported speculation that Kyiv was considering a compromise, limiting the honor to UPA members who fought exclusively against the Soviet Union. The UPA, active during and after World War II, is a deeply divisive topic, praised by some Ukrainians as freedom fighters but condemned by Poland for wartime atrocities against Poles. The decision to retain the unit’s name represents a firm stance by Ukraine amid ongoing tensions with Poland over historical memory and current geopolitical issues. This move is likely to further strain relations between the two countries, which have been allies in opposing Russian aggression. Budanov’s office has not publicly detailed the reasoning behind the decision, but it signals Kyiv’s unwillingness to yield to external pressure on matters of national identity and historical narrative.