A potential visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Gdańsk, Poland is now uncertain due to a controversy surrounding the naming of a Ukrainian military unit. Ukrainian MP Mykyta Poturajew indicated the visit was planned, but the dispute centers on the unit being named after “Heroes of the UPA” – a reference to the Ukrainian Insurgent Army. This naming has sparked objections in Poland, raising questions about the potential for strained relations. The UPA was a controversial organization during World War II, accused of ethnic cleansing of Poles. The disagreement threatens to overshadow any planned discussions and complicates diplomatic efforts between the two countries. It remains unclear whether the issue will be resolved and allow the visit to proceed as initially anticipated.
