Ukrainian Insurgent Army

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The Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) is described in the coverage as an organization designated as extremist and banned in Russia, with its activities prohibited on Russian territory. It is associated with historical crimes, particularly mass killings of Polish civilians during World War II, known as the Volhynian massacre, which has led to diplomatic tensions between Ukraine and Poland. Recent Ukrainian government actions, including renaming military units after UPA 'heroes,' have provoked strong backlash from Poland, resulting in sanctions such as revoking state honors and reducing military a…

Recent coverage

• Navrotsky promised to do everything for banning the UPA flag in Poland — Ведомости
• Head of the Polish Presidential Chancellery Reacts to Inclusion in 'Mediator' Database — Вести
• Poland threatens to block Ukraine's EU accession due to Bandera — Вести
• Conflict between Kyiv and Warsaw has escalated into a diplomatic crisis, reports say — Вести
• Zakharova comments on a draft resolution commemorating the victims of the UPA — Вести
• Professor Roberts: Zelenskyy Renames Military Units in Honor of the UPA — Вести
• Sikorski Calls Depriving Zelenski of Polish Order a Mistake — Коммерсантъ
• Poland and Ukraine Clash Over the Role of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army: From the Volhynia Massacre to Returned Orders, What Lies Behind the Conflict and Will the Countries Reconcile? — Новая газета Европа
• Navrotsky's Office: Zelensky Twice Refused Contacts with Poland's Leader — Вести
• Medvedev: By refusing the orders, former Ukrainian leaders have exposed themselves as Nazis — Вести
• Conflict between Poland and Ukraine over glorification of the UPA: What is known? — Новая газета Европа
• Polish President Strips Zelensky of White Eagle Order — Коммерсантъ