– Ukrainians, if they want us as their closest ally, must take our historical sensitivities into account. This is absolutely clear to me; it should even be considered their raison d'état to have good relations with us, and clearly, the recognition of our historical truths must be present – said Rafał Trzaskowski in the program “The Most Important Questions” on Polsat News.

– Ukrainians have a problem admitting that the crimes against Poles were of a genocidal nature, that they were planned ethnic cleansings. They have a problem with this, and we need to talk about it. But the most important thing is that we must start with exhumations, with what is absolutely obvious – he continued.

– Regarding the interpretation of what happened – here, some divergence may perhaps appear. But the most important Polish interests must be recognized. It is truly in the interest of Ukrainians to resolve these matters in a way that the Polish side finds satisfactory, so that we can move forward – he added.