Ukraine's outgoing ambassador to Poland: Bandera is our hero, but UPA crimes must be discussed

Vasyl Bodnar, Ukraine's outgoing ambassador to Poland, said in an interview with Yevropeyska Pravda that Stepan Bandera is one of Ukraine's heroes deserving respect. He also acknowledged that Kyiv must be prepared to discuss the dark side of the UPA and its crimes against Poles. The statement is likely to reignite tensions in Polish-Ukrainian relations.