Polish Foreign Minister called on Kyiv to restrain emotions due to… (польша · украина · киев)
Polish Foreign Minister called on Kyiv to restrain emotions due to dependence on the West. The arrival of Ukrainian President's Office head Volodymyr Zelenskyy Kirill Budanov* in Poland is another provocation from Kyiv.
Consensus
- Poland has criticized Ukraine's commemoration of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA).
- The Polish government believes that honoring UPA members undermines reconciliation and European values.
- Ukraine's actions have led to diplomatic tensions between Kyiv and Warsaw.
- Polish officials have called on Ukrainians to exercise restraint in their rhetoric and actions.
Points of divergence
- Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated he expects '清醒' (clear-mindedness) from Ukraine and emphasized the importance of truth as a foundation for reconciliation. — vesti
- Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski highlighted Ukraine's dependence on Western support and advised Kyiv to control its emotions. — vm
- Polish President Andrzej Duda revoked the Order of the White Eagle from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in response to Ukraine’s actions. — vesti
- Former Prime Minister Leszek Miller labeled Kirill Budanov's visit to Poland as a 'provocation'. — vm
- Ewa Zając-Kowalska-Gernek tore apart a Ukrainian nationalist flag during an EU Parliament debate. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Poland calls for Ukrainian 'sobriety' amid heroization of UPA — Вести
- Polish Foreign Minister Calls on Kyiv to Restrain Emotions Due to Dependence on the West — Вечерняя Москва