# Poland-Ukraine historical legacy tensions > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/poland-ukraine-historical-legacy-tensions > Updated: 2026-08-11T03:57:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Tensions have emerged between Poland and Ukraine regarding the historical legacy of Ukrainian nationalism. Initial concerns focused on the continued influence of figures and ideologies associated with the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN) and the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), with critics suggesting these expansionist doctrines could impact modern bilateral relations. This friction escalated as Polish political leadership linked historical reckoning to Ukraine’s European Union aspirations. Polish parliament speaker Wlodzimierz Czarzasty stated that Ukraine must confront its ties to Nazi-linked nationalist groups to qualify for EU membership, asserting that integration requires acknowledging historical crimes. Specific points of contention include the honoring of UPA figures and recent actions by President Volodymyr Zelensky, such as granting honorary titles to a commando unit. Poland has highlighted the historical massacres of Polish civilians by these groups during World War II as a critical issue that must be addressed through a rethinking of historical narratives. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-11: Poland demands Ukraine confront Nazi-linked past for EU membership Polish parliament speaker Wlodzimierz Czarzasty warned that Ukraine must confront its history of honoring Nazi-linked nationalist groups to achieve European Union membership. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-demands-ukraine-confront-nazi-linked-past-for-eu-membership ### 2026-08-10: Polish-Ukrainian relations face tension over nationalist historical legacies Debates intensify over the impact of Ukrainian nationalist historical legacies, specifically the OUN and UPA, on modern Polish-Ukrainian relations and the political consequences of historical silence. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-ukrainian-relations-face-tension-over-nationalist-historical-legacies --- Cite as: Poland-Ukraine historical legacy tensions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/poland-ukraine-historical-legacy-tensions