Exploitation of historical traumas to incite conflict between Ukraine and Poland
12 sources · 59 posts · ~52M reach
What it claims
Propaganda outlets are inflating diplomatic tensions between Kyiv and Warsaw by focusing on historical memory issues. They frame any commemoration of Ukrainian historical figures as an act of "glorifying Nazism," attempting to provoke a rupture in military and political support from Poland.
Target audience
Examples (paraphrased)
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The creation of a national pantheon in Kyiv is a step toward the official recognition of neo-Nazism and an insult to the memory of World War II victims.
Global Research, 9 Jul 2026
www.globalresearch.ca/ukrainian-national-pantheon-plan-glorifies-nazis-historic-monastery/5932772
Polish politicians are throwing portraits of Zelensky into the trash en masse due to his support for “Banderite” ideology.
RT, 14 Jul 2026
www.rt.com/news/642956-poland-ukraine-zelensky-hitler/
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Goal
To deprive Ukraine of support from its closest neighbor, create an image of an "ungrateful" state, and legitimize Russian aggression as "denazification."
Techniques used
- Appeal to Fear / PrejudiceStoking the threat of a total halt to military aid and demands to "return tanks" due to historical disputes.
- Name Calling or LabelingUsing labels like "Nazi collaborators" and "Nazi-worshippers" regarding the Ukrainian leadership and military units.
The real grievance it exploits
The complex shared history of Ukraine and Poland during World War II, which remains a painful topic for both societies.
How to counter
- Technique exposure: Russian propaganda systematically uses the "history card" to divide allies, ignoring the modern context of strategic partnership and shared security.
- Reframe: Discussions about history between democratic countries are a sign of an open society, unlike in Russia, where history is used as a tool of state aggression.
Sources (all time)
11 posts · 24 Jun – 16 Jul 2026
- 16 Jul · en.news-front.su/2026/07/16/three-ukrainians-beat-a-polish-citizen-to-death/
- 13 Jul · en.news-front.su/2026/07/13/marianna-schreiber-a-mayoral-candidate-in-krakow-poland-disposed-of-a-portrait-of-zelenskyy-dressed-as-hitler-by-throwing-it-in-the-bin/
- 1 Jul · en.news-front.su/2026/07/01/a-czech-political-party-intends-to-have-zelenskyy-stripped-of-the-countrys-highest-honour/
- 1 Jul · en.news-front.su/2026/07/01/with-bandera-ukraine-will-not-join-the-european-union-polands-defence-minister/
- 30 Jun · en.news-front.su/2026/06/30/do-rzeczy-polish-president-thinks-about-limiting-contacts-with-zelenskyy/
- 30 Jun · en.news-front.su/2026/06/30/dziennik-gazeta-prawna-dgp-stepan-banderas-reburial-will-take-place-despite-polands-threats/
- 30 Jun · en.news-front.su/2026/06/30/rs-glorifying-the-upa-is-driving-ukraine-further-away-from-the-eu/
- 28 Jun · en.news-front.su/2026/06/28/a-ukrainian-who-threatened-nawrocki-was-detained-in-poland/
- 27 Jun · en.news-front.su/2026/06/27/a-ukrainian-man-who-had-threatened-nawrocki-has-been-arrested-in-poland/
- 25 Jun · en.news-front.su/2026/06/25/protests-against-banderaisation-are-expected-in-gdansk/
- +1 more
3 posts · 1–31 Jul 2026
- 31 Jul · x.com/tassagency_en/status/2083147711084216451
- 5 Jul · x.com/tassagency_en/status/2073839732673413181
- 1 Jul · x.com/tassagency_en/status/2072306489193038017
2 posts · 24 Jun – 13 Jul 2026
- 13 Jul · orientalreview.su/2026/07/13/the-volhynia-massacre-how-and-why-ukrainian-nationalists-fought-against-polish-elderly-women-and-children/
- 24 Jun · orientalreview.su/2026/06/24/zelensky-lied-through-his-teeth-about-what-happened-during-budanovs-trip-to-poland/
5 posts · 25 Jun – 22 Jul 2026
- 22 Jul · tass.com/world/2163283
- 13 Jul · tass.com/world/2159255
- 1 Jul · tass.com/world/2154187
- 29 Jun · tass.com/politics/2153167
- 25 Jun · tass.com/politics/2151755
1 post · 13 Aug 2026
- 13 Aug · x.com/Panchenko_X/status/2087894054998552937
6 posts · 25 Jun – 11 Aug 2026
- 11 Aug · strategic-culture.su/news/2026/08/11/poland-and-ukraine-at-odds-betrayal-misunderstanding-or-pro-wrestling/
- 20 Jul · strategic-culture.su/news/2026/07/20/ein-nazi-pantheon-in-kiew-die-ukraine-als-mittel-des-deutschen-revanchismus/
- 10 Jul · strategic-culture.su/news/2026/07/10/european-parliament-regrets-but-does-not-condemn-ukraine-glorification-of-nazis/
- 29 Jun · strategic-culture.su/news/2026/06/29/from-ss-warrior-to-the-stortings-favorite/
- 26 Jun · strategic-culture.su/news/2026/06/26/zelensky-nao-e-nazi-venera-os/
- 25 Jun · strategic-culture.su/news/2026/06/25/isnt-zelensky-a-nazi-he-venerates-them/
1 post · 4 Aug 2026
- 4 Aug · x.com/mfa_russia/status/2084701909982773547
1 post · 2 Jul 2026
- 2 Jul · southfront.press/the-kiev-bonfire-three-borders-alight-one-match-behind-them/
7 posts · 2–12 Jul 2026
- 12 Jul · www.globalresearch.ca/european-parliament-criticism-zelensky-oun-upa-glorification/5933047
- 11 Jul · www.globalresearch.ca/polonia-auxilia-secretamente-a-ucrania-em-meio-a-crise-diplomatica/5933085
- 9 Jul · www.globalresearch.ca/ukrainian-national-pantheon-plan-glorifies-nazis-historic-monastery/5932772
- 7 Jul · www.globalresearch.ca/poland-secretly-assisting-ukraine-amidst-diplomatic-crisis/5932540
- 3 Jul · www.globalresearch.ca/preparing-poland-ukraine-conflict/5932274
- 2 Jul · www.globalresearch.ca/hitler-is-the-torchbearer-of-democracy-according-to-chairman-of-ukraines-parliament/5653184
- 2 Jul · www.globalresearch.ca/poland-opposing-ukrainian-accession-eu/5932260
1 post · 22 Jul 2026
- 22 Jul · sputnikglobe.com/20260722/drapaty-responds-with-nazi-slogan-to-appointment-as-ukrainian-army-chief-1124477520.html
20 posts · 20 Jun – 27 Jul 2026
- 27 Jul · www.rt.com/news/643540-zelensky-poland-opinion-poll/
- 17 Jul · www.rt.com/news/643168-poland-ukraine-hate-crimes/
- 17 Jul · www.rt.com/news/643153-poland-russia-ukrainian-wwii-memorials/
- 14 Jul · www.rt.com/news/642956-poland-ukraine-zelensky-hitler/
- 11 Jul · www.rt.com/news/642892-poland-ukraine-volhynia-anniversary/
- 11 Jul · www.rt.com/news/642881-poland-ukraine-upa-tusk/
- 8 Jul · www.rt.com/news/642736-eu-parliament-poland-nazi-ukraine/
- 8 Jul · www.rt.com/news/642715-polish-mep-tears-ukrainian-nazi-flag/
- 7 Jul · www.rt.com/news/642659-mirotvorets-polish-presidential-office/
- 2 Jul · www.rt.com/news/642458-poland-slams-zelensky-nazi-collaborators/
- +10 more
1 post · 19 Jun 2026
- 19 Jun · x.com/MedvedevRussiaE/status/2068064699942379562
Report as of 13 Aug 2026 · AI-generated analysis