Polish-Ukrainian solidarity over Russian threat undermined by bitter historical dispute

Solidarity between Poland and Ukraine, initially strong after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, has been strained by a historical dispute over the massacre of Polish civilians by Ukrainian partisans during World War II. Kyiv's recent decision to honor these fighters has reignited old grievances, complicating the relationship. This historical rift underscores the complexities of regional alliances and the challenges of reconciling shared wartime traumas with past injustices. As both nations navigate this tension, it highlights the delicate balance required in forming modern-day solidarity.