The Polish Parliament decided that 11 July will become the National Day of Memory of Poles – Victims of Genocide made by the CNS-UPA. The date refers to “Blood Sunday”, the culmination of mass murders of Ukrainians on Poles in July 1943 in Kresach. Ukrainian genocide in Poles took place in 1939-1947, which in the documentary series (SEE – available in 8 language versions; premiere of episode 2 in July 2025) and book by Jack Międlar ‘Neighbours’ The eyewitnesses of the crime. Parliament stressed that this was an crucial step for historical memory, although no day off was announced.
Kiev reaction
The Ukrainian Ministry of abroad Affairs defined the decision of the Polish Parliament as ‘tender and manipulative’, alarming that the decision could undermine the multidimensional historical dialog between Ukraine and Poland .
Diplomats from Kiev point out that one-sided commemoration – without wide consultation – Difficulty improvement of knowing and unity in the historical narratives of both nations. It was besides stressed that specified statements strengthen the Kremlin's message, which attempts to destabilise the relations between Poland and Ukraine.
The Communication of the Ministry of abroad Affairs highlighted insolently: "This work aims to celebrate the memory of Ukrainians in Poland and Poles in Ukraine. erstwhile again, we call on Polish politicians not to usage the subject of hard cards of the historical past in interior political struggle".
Summary
11 July will be celebrated annually as a day of remembrance of Poles – victims of Ukrainian genocide in Poles in the territory of 5 voivodships occupied by the second Poland from 1939 to 1947, especially in July 1943.
The law is simply a state holiday, but does not supply for a day off from work.
Ukrainian side defiantly protests, warns against expanding tensions and calls for historical dialog by experts and researchers.
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