Zelensky Says He Had Good First Call with Polish President-Elect
POLAND, JUL 31 – Zelensky and Nawrocki began talks addressing historical disputes and future cooperation as Poland maintains support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict, with historical issues key to dialogue.
- On July 31, President Volodymyr Zelensky held his first call with Poland’s president-elect Karol Nawrocki, following Nawrocki’s 1 June election victory.
- Historical tensions from the Volyn massacres include the 1943–44 events where UPA fighters killed two thousand Poles, remaining a key point of conflict between Poland and Ukraine.
- Amid high-level talks, Nawrocki confirmed support for Ukraine’s war effort and emphasized cooperation based on mutual respect and genuine partnership.
- Amid the phone call on July 31, Zelensky and Nawrocki discussed ongoing cooperation, with Rafal Leskiewicz noting Nawrocki's emphasis on demanding a change in Ukraine's approach to historical issues.
- Polish and Ukrainian officials plan exhumations and memorial initiatives to address the Volyn legacy, despite Nawrocki opposing Ukraine’s EU and NATO accession.
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Poland’s elected president, Karol Nawrocki, has urged Ukraine to take the pending bilateral issues seriously, in his first official call to Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski. Although limited, the role of the President of Poland has important foreign policy responsibilities, such as the official representation of the State, the ability to ratify and renounce international treaties negotiated by the Government, and the appointment and dismis…
Zelensky says he had good first call with Polish President-elect
KYIV/WARSAW: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday he had a good first call with Polish president-elect Karol Nawrocki, who is due to assume his role next week. “We trust that Poland will continue to be our reliable partner and ally,” Zelensky wrote on Telegram, emphasising the importance of continued military, political and humanitarian support for Ukraine
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held a telephone conversation with Karol Navrotsky, who recently won the presidential election in Poland.
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