On July 17, the Polish Sejm unanimously adopted a resolution marking the 83rd anniversary of the Volhynian Tragedy. As reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, the document pays tribute to the victims of the 1943–1944 events and emphasizes the necessity of conducting exhumations and ensuring dignified reburials.
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry responded to the parliamentary decision by noting that they have taken the resolution into account. The statement reiterated that on July 11, top-level representatives from both nations jointly honored the memory of all innocent Polish and Ukrainian victims. Kyiv emphasized that the “truth about the past must be established through a scientific approach” and remains committed to professional, expert-led dialogue.
Given the ongoing Russian war of aggression, Kyiv stressed that “the pain of the past should not divide nations” that currently share fundamental European values and a common geopolitical future. The Ukrainian side high-level officials argue that historical memory must be managed with mutual respect and equality, ensuring it does not become a tool for division between strategic partners.
Ukraine continues to support joint search and exhumation efforts, aligning with European memory culture. Recently, efforts have commenced at the sites of the former villages of Ostrivky and Volya Ostrovetska to recover and rebury the remains of those who perished during the August 1943 events. Such humanitarian tasks are viewed as essential steps toward clearing the historical agenda.
Kyiv urged Warsaw to maintain a relationship rooted in equal partnership and mutual respect, noting that strengthening neighborly relations remains a priority for both sovereign nations. By focusing on a constructive future while acknowledging the complexities of the past, both countries aim to consolidate their efforts against common external threats, reinforcing regional stability and long-term security in Eastern Europe.