Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called not to "spin the flywheel of hatred" between Ukraine and Poland over historical disputes, stressing that the main shared challenge remains Russian aggression.
The minister said this in a post on Facebook, Ukrinform reports.
Sybiha stressed that escalation between Ukraine and Poland brings no benefit either to Ukrainians or to Poles.
The minister noted that over nearly two years, it has been possible to restore constructive dialogue between Ukraine and Poland: to unblock searches and exhumations, to carry out reburials of victims, as well as to resume the work of the Congress of Historians, transitioning the discussion of difficult chapters in our shared history into the realm of professional, scientifically objective debate. This has contributed to dialogue on sensitive issues and better mutual understanding between the sides. Sybiha stressed that this is "absolutely the right approach, rooted in mutual respect, acknowledgment, and honesty."
"We must not undermine it or spin the flywheel of hatred. This is especially true now, as the threat from our historic enemy, Russia, once again looms over all of us – Ukrainians, Poles, and other Europeans alike. We cannot forget that fighting each other will lead us to the edge of the abyss," Sybiha said.
