Polish Politician Vandalizes Ukrainian Monument, Sparking Diplomatic Outcry
A controversial Polish far-right politician is under investigation after video surfaced showing him smashing a monument dedicated to Ukrainian fighters with a hammer. The act has drawn sharp condemnation from Ukraine and intensified tensions between the two nations.
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Poland investigates destruction of UPA monument by notorious politician, but no charges filed
Polish prosecutors are investigating MEP Grzegorz Braun's vandalism of a UPA monument in Bialystok, though no charges have been filed.
By Ivanna Kostina,STANISLAV POHORILOV
Read full article →'Shameful and immoral' — Ukraine reacts to far-right Polish politician vandalizing UPA monument
Polish far-right politician Grzegorz Braun published a video of himself damaging a memorial in eastern Poland, which commemorates UPA fighters killed while fighting the Soviet secret police.
By Martin Fornusek
Read full article →Polish far-right leader Braun vandalises Ukrainian monument with hammer
The memorial is dedicated to soldiers from the UPA, which fought against Soviets but was also responsible for massacring Poles.
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