Polish President Karol Nawrocki Prepares Response to Ukrainian History Moves Ahead of July 11

Poland’s presidential office, led by Karol Nawrocki, is weighing its reaction to recent Ukrainian decisions that Poland says glorify members of the UPA, responsible for the World War II‑era Volhynian massacre. The Ukrainian decree naming a unit after UPA heroes and a draft law on a national pantheon have sparked controversy in Warsaw. Officials indicate that a formal response could be timed for 11 July, the anniversary of the massacre, but Poland will not withdraw its military support for Ukraine against Russia. The foreign ministry stresses respect for Ukraine’s right to build its identity while demanding that the historical narrative not honor perpetrators.

In parallel, Nawrocki met Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak‑Kamysz on 1 July to coordinate Poland’s stance ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara (7‑8 July) and to discuss the planned permanent U.S. military base, with locations such as Poznań and Wrocław under consideration. The meeting underscored a desire for a unified Polish voice on international security issues.