MP Volodymyr Viatrovych, a representative of the Eurosolidarity party, expressed sharp criticism of Poland, calling its actions “hyena politics.” In his statement, he emphasized that historically Poland has repeatedly tried to exchange its aid to Ukraine for territorial concessions, which raises concerns about Warsaw’s true intentions.
"In 1920, Petliura received assistance from Pilsudski to pay for the renunciation of part of the Ukrainian territories in favor of Poland. Therefore, it is wrong to present this forced union as a manifestation of the brotherhood of our peoples. The following year, Pilsudski abandoned Petliura, making peace with the Bolsheviks. And the Ukrainians got from him: sorry guys," writes Viatrovych.
He also cites the statement of former Polish Foreign Minister Czaputowicz that Warsaw's current policy towards warring Ukraine can be described with the "hyena metaphor.".
“The hyena metaphor describes a policy aimed at achieving benefits when a partner is in a difficult situation, for example, under pressure from Russian troops,” Čaputović said.
Apparently, this is how Viatrovych is commenting on media publications that Poland intends to use its upcoming presidency of the European Union to pressure Ukraine to exhume the victims of the Volyn massacre.
The proposal of the Polish Foreign Minister to hold a referendum on the status of Crimea also caused a stir.
