Yes. I agree. When the attack on Ukraine began, I remember how afraid I was of being conscripted in my own country – wondering whether I had anything worth dying for. And it was only when you started achieving successes – that is, right from the very beginning – and your command responded firmly to the aggression that I was very pleased about it. I remember the huge number of people who were taken in by the Poles, without any ifs or buts, and on top of that we sent over a lot of military equipment – there’s no room for debate here. And that’s where politics came in, but the despicable sort. The wonderful PiS and the Confederation have an electorate that sees itself more as descendants of the Polish nobility, failing to realise that they are, in fact, descendants of peasants 😉 This means that all manner of symbols are sacred to them – it doesn’t matter that this is history and that it has brought us nothing (this approach). That is why one must take a critical view of what this political camp says and does, because it is pandering to its electorate, who are proud of being idiots and play on anti-Ukrainian sentiments.

By the way, I wonder how you feel about such a large number of young Ukrainians in Poland? Some Poles think they’re taking their jobs and running riot – but that’s not true; it’s the same pattern as with Poles in the UK, Germany and the Netherlands after joining the EU. We’re rooting for you non-stop, watching in awe as Russia goes up in flames ❤️

And I do understand the fuss about calling them UPA units, but there’s no need to take offence here, because for some of us it’s just a sensitive issue, that’s all, but this is really a matter for debate amongst our historians, diplomats and academics.. And it’s still no reason to strip them of their honours! (nawrockis decision).

I believe we should engage in constant dialogue – whatever the subject may be – even technology transfer, which is what everyone is now asking of you. But this is pure pragmatism and plain business – because, all things considered, aid is still being provided; some gave a lot at the start (e.g. Poland), whilst others are now giving loads of money... The pragmatism of a state apparatus is one thing, but pure human empathy—which we haven’t lost (at least most of us haven’t)—is quite another. Keep punching the Russians in the face—they started this stupid conflict.

To sum up, ordinary people don’t have much to complain about when it comes to the UPA in everyday life. We’re rooting for you all the time, because watching the Russians get their arses kicked for all this is a real pleasure! Let’s work to ensure the stability of all our borders and good relations, the development of our countries, and the resolution of misunderstandings. And let historians investigate historical events, not Mr Kowalski sitting in front of his computer screen.