The guests of the program “Salon Journalarski” (TVP Info) discussed the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Warsaw.
It was an extremely important moment to confirm that an extremely strong alliance is emerging. An alliance of two countries that has the opportunity to completely change the system in Central and Eastern Europe. Many rulers of other countries should pay more attention to this
– she said Marzena Nykieleditor-in-chief of the wPolityce.pl portal.
My attention is drawn to the reference made by both presidents to St. John Paul II. This is not without significance, especially today. This has not only a verbal and symbolic dimension, but also a deeply spiritual dimension, which, as we know, translates into our history. We should re-approach issues as difficult as the genocide in Volhynia, but not talk about it so vehemently (…), which means that we should not talk to Ukrainians at all, because this difficult history divides us. In the meantime, we know that talks are going on about excavations, that Poland is constantly raising Ukraine’s awareness of the importance of this issue for us, and that we need to rewrite history truthfully.
– she noted before her speech that the aspects of economic cooperation with Ukraine are also important.
Once the war is over, our relationship can be restored. We take responsibility for how history will continue to be written. Will we come back to the truth, and I think we will, if we don’t get stubborn and shut up about it
she added.
I am a little defending those who demand this emphasis on Volhynia. The word “bitter” is, in my opinion, a little unfair to those who felt disturbed that this did not happen, that this silence had lasted so long. It seems to me that this visit and tone was finally a step in the right direction
he said in turn Maciej Pawlickifilm producer, publicist.
Mark Formulala, editor-in-chief of “Gazeta Gdańska”, admitted that President Zelensky’s visit to Poland was very important. However, he did not hide his feeling of dissatisfaction because of President Zelensky’s lack of reference to, among other things, the case of the Volhynia genocide.
Undoubtedly a very important visit, a very important moment in Polish-Ukrainian relations
formula said.
I feel a certain inadequacy when it comes to President Zelensky’s reference to our common history and a certain restraint that characterized his statement
he stressed.
When asked by Michał Karnowski, the program’s host, whether the war is a good time for far-reaching statements from the president of a belligerent country, he replied:
Because of this moment in history, he could make such statements. He could also somehow refer to the tragic death of two Poles in Przewodów. I missed that. However, let’s build these relationships based on what happens between our nations. We know from our history that what we try to conceal, mask, will always come back. This remains in the soul of the nation and cannot be underestimated.
Peter Semkaa publicist of the weekly “Do Rzeczy”, drew attention to the words of President Andrzej Duda, in which he stressed that it is impossible to make peace on Russia’s terms.
At this time, Andrzej Duda stressed very clearly that it should not and should not be blocked those voices in the West that are already calling for peace at the expense of Ukraine
he said.
This battle must be fought by Ukraine itself, while we must create what I have called pre-NATO, i.e. a structure that will exist before Ukraine joins NATO
he noticed.
Piotr Semka admitted that he also missed President Zelensky’s reference to the subject of genocide in Volhynia.
I also missed President Zelensky’s statement, mainly because President Duda spoke about it. If someone talks on one end and goes unnoticed on the other end of this thread, there’s always a clash. In July we celebrate Volhynia’s 80th birthday. It will no longer be possible to miss this topic. I think that President Zelensky would be wiser if he gives some signals now, which will then be a point of reference in July, when Poland will expect a gesture
he said.
Zelensky’s words about Smolensk
The program also referred to President Zelensky’s words that “our common enemy will be responsible for Bykivnia, Bucha, Katyn and Smolensk.” The famous speech of President Lech Kaczyński in Tbilisi was also recalled on this occasion.
Maciej Pawlicki said Zełenski’s words prove that “he thinks like a great part of the Poles”.
In turn, Piotr Semka drew attention to Ukrainian intelligence, which may have information about the course of the Smolensk crash.
We do not know what the Ukrainian intelligence service, which is currently one of the best intelligence centers in our part of Europe, had about this accident. If President Zelensky speaks so clearly about Smolensk as a crime scene, then this is certainly a factor that should be noted
– he said.
Marek Formela recalled that President Lech Kaczyński’s speech on September 1, 2009 in the Westerpaltte was also important.
It is important that President Kaczyński’s speech at Westerplatte is remembered. (…) Extremely important words were said there in a specific context
he said.
Marzena Nykiel remembered how President Kaczyński was attacked.
First of all, we must not forget that the war with President Kaczyński continued, and not only in Poland, because he was simply fought against. (…) This war with the president took place in Poland, but also abroad. He was hunted for having the courage to tell the truth about Russia
she stressed.
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Source: wPolityce