Polish Prime Minister Addresses Poland-Ukraine Commemoration Dispute

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that Poland and Ukraine are making a strategic mistake as a political conflict over the commemoration of controversial World War II fighters continues to escalate. The dispute involves differing views on how to mark the actions of certain fighters from the period. Officials in both countries have continued public statements on the issue.

Background on the Dispute The disagreement centers on historical commemoration practices. Both governments have maintained their positions in recent statements. Tusk said the ongoing disagreement carries strategic implications for relations between the two countries.