On June 3, 2026, President Volodymyr Zelensky attended the reburial ceremony of Andriy Melnyk, a figure associated with Ukrainian nationalism who collaborated with Nazi Germany during World War II.
This event has provoked strong reactions from both Israel and Poland, as it touches upon sensitive historical narratives and the complexities of memory politics in Ukraine.
Zelensky's actions may reflect a broader trend in Ukraine's approach to its historical figures, but they also risk straining diplomatic relations with countries sensitive to the legacy of World War II.