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ArchiveWartime human rights issues and historical awareness issues1943-1944Western Ukraine (former Polish Volhynia region)
Tragedy in Volhynia and the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA)
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UkraineWartime human rights issues and historical awareness issues1943-1944Western Ukraine (former Polish Volhynia region)
Tragedy in Volhynia and the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA)
Source:Ukraine's official opinion/historical research (general description)
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Academic & Scientific ResearchOriginal Language
In Ukraine, the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) is positioned as a patriotic organization that fought for Ukraine's independence against the domination of the two great powers, the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany. In history textbooks and official government statements, they are honored as ``heroes of independence'' who tried to protect their national independence.
Regarding the deaths of ethnic Polish people in the Volynian region in 1943-1944 (the ``Volynian Tragedy''), the Ukrainian side tends to view it not as a ``unilateral massacre'' but as the result of an ``armed conflict and acts of mutual violence'' that resulted in casualties of both ethnic Ukrainians and ethnic Poles. In Ukrainian historical circles, it has been pointed out that the Polish Home Army (AK) and others also attacked Ukrainian villages, resulting in the loss of thousands of Ukrainians.
The Ukrainian government takes the position that historical conflicts should not be linked to modern political or security cooperation, and insists that resolving the issue should be left to collaborative research by historians. However, sufficient progress has not been made regarding Poland's request for cooperation in exhuming the remains of the victims due to geopolitical tensions within Ukraine and the complexity of administrative procedures.
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Notes on this comparison
This comparison is based on general descriptions from official or widely used history textbooks in each country. While minor nuances may change in translation, the goal is to highlight differences in how major events are perceived, the order of description, and what is emphasized. In particular, notable differences in the naming of events and the background of their occurrence can be seen between "Ukraine" and "Poland".