Poland's Ministry of National Defence
Poland's Ministry of National Defence is the central government body responsible for defence policy and the Polish Armed Forces.
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Lviv Oblast Council declares 2027 year of UPA, Shukhevych and Olzhych; Warsaw reacts sharply
On 20 October, the Lviv Oblast Council voted to designate 2027 as the year of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), its commander Roman Shukhevych, and poet Oleh Olzhych. The decision prompted sharp criticism from senior Polish officials, with Poland's foreign minister signing a motion to add the proposal's author to the country's list of undesirable persons. Ukraine's Foreign Ministry called the regional vote counterproductive and asked Warsaw to avoid steps that could derail the normalisation of bilateral ties. Reports conflict on whether Warsaw suspended a military aid package over the decision; Poland's defence ministry denies any link.