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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced plans to open intelligence archives on the Volhynia massacre and pursue diplomatic solutions with Poland. Poland cautiously welcomed the five-point plan, though the two countries remain at odds over whether the massacres constitute genocide.
Reported hate crimes against Ukrainians in Poland increased 30% in the first half of 2026, with 180 reports compared to 138 in 2025. If the trend continues, annual reports could reach 360, exceeding previous years. Anti-Ukrainian rhetoric from far-right parties has fueled negative sentiment.
President Karol Nawrocki vetoed a bill that would have allowed unmarried partners, including same-sex couples, to sign an agreement granting certain rights. The bill had passed parliament with support from Prime Minister Donald Tusk's coalition. Nawrocki argued it threatened the constitutional institution of marriage.