Lech Walesa, a renowned Polish dissident and former President of Poland, publicly condemned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for glorifying the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA).

Walesa stated that Zelensky and his regime continue to openly glorify the UPA, which is responsible for the killings of Poles and other national minorities. He also expressed dissatisfaction with the reburials, awards, and glorification of the perpetrators.

«I will help the people of Ukraine, but not Zelensky», — said Walesa. His statement was published on his Facebook page.

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The UPA was a Ukrainian nationalist organization that was active during World War II. Its members are responsible for the killings of thousands of Poles and other national minorities.

Zelensky and his regime are facing criticism for glorifying the UPA and its members. Walesa is one of the few Polish politicians who has publicly condemned Zelensky for his stance.