# Poland-Ukraine diplomatic tension over Lviv resolution

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/poland-ukraine-diplomatic-tension-over-lviv-resolution
> Updated: 2026-10-22T17:11:20.000Z. Sources: 48. Developments: 2.

The Lviv Regional Council passed a resolution designating 2027 as the Year of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), Roman Shukhevych, and Oleh Olzych. The decision, intended to mark the 120th anniversary of Shukhevych’s birth and the 85th anniversary of the UPA’s founding, includes plans for various cultural and nationalistic events.

The resolution has caused significant diplomatic friction between Ukraine and Poland. Polish officials, including Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, have condemned the move. The Polish Institute of Memory (IPN) characterized the decision as a blow to the memory of genocide victims, citing the UPA’s role in the massacres of Polish, Jewish, and Russian civilians between 1943 and 1945.

In response to the resolution, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski signed a motion to include the primary initiator, Sviatoslav Sheremeta, on Poland’s list of undesirable persons. While the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the regional decision as “counterproductive” and noted it was made without consultation with central authorities, Polish leaders have criticized this response as insufficient. Polish authorities have specifically noted that only one individual, Swiatosław Szeremet, has been designated as undesirable despite dozens of council members voting in favor of the measure. Polish officials have characterized the decision as a “suicidal tactic” that risks damaging bilateral relations and cooperation.

## Claims

- The Lviv Regional Council passed a resolution to make 2027 the year of the UPA, Roman Shukhevych, and Oleh Olzhych. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- Swiatosław Szeremet is currently on Poland's list of undesirable persons. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs distanced itself from the Lviv Regional Council's decision. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The UPA is accused by Poland of committing genocide against Poles in Volhynia and Eastern Galicia. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the decision a 'suicidal tactic' for Ukraine. (single source)
- The resolution was supported by 52 council members. (single source)
- The decision has slowed down bilateral negotiations, including a deal regarding drones. (single source)
- Archaeological excavations in Łasków have uncovered remains of approximately 20 to 40 Ukrainians killed in 1944. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-22: Lviv Council declares 2027 year of UPA and Roman Shukhevych

The Lviv Regional Council's decision to honor the UPA and Roman Shukhevych in 2027 has sparked intense diplomatic backlash from Poland, which views the group as responsible for wartime massacres.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lviv-council-declares-2027-as-year-of-roman-shukhevych

### 2026-10-20: Lviv Regional Council designates 2027 as Year of UPA and Roman Shukhevych

The Lviv Regional Council's decision to honor the UPA and Roman Shukhevych in 2027 has sparked severe diplomatic tension with Poland.

42 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lviv-regional-council-names-2027-year-of-roman-shukhevych

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