Poland supports Ukraine in many aspects – from military confrontation with Russia to accession to NATO and the European Union. However, the tragic pages of their shared history, specifically the Volhynia tragedy of 1943-1944, remain a contentious issue. RBC-Ukraine explains the essence of the problem – why the events of 80 years ago “poison the political dialogue” between the two countries. Contents Volhynia tragedy of 1943-1944: Historical backgroundUkrainian perspective and the formula ‘We ask for forgiveness and we forgive’Polish perspective: Targeted genocideIs the Volhynia tragedy a reaso…