Poland's Commemoration of WWII Massacres by Ukrainians Strains Neighborly Relations

Poland begins observances to honor the victims of World War II massacres by Ukrainian nationalists, which have strained relations between the two neighboring nations. Poland considers the killings of around 100,000 Poles in 1943-44 as genocide, with entire villages burned down and inhabitants killed. Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki visited massacre sites in Ukraine, while Poland's Catholic Church leaders held a joint religious service. Poland seeks Ukraine's cooperation in searching for burial sites and bringing the truth to light to strengthen bilateral relations and counter Russian attempts to exploit historical tensions.