Poland and Ukraine continue cooperation on exhumation of victims in Volhynia
Representatives of Poland and Ukraine met on Wednesday in Lviv to discuss progress in the search for and exhumation of the remains of Polish victims from the Second World War. The talks concerned activities carried out in the Volhynia region, where tragic historical events took place in the past.
During the meeting, officials from both countries reviewed the archaeological work conducted so far. They also discussed plans for future excavations aimed at locating and providing a dignified burial for those murdered during that period. Cooperation in this area is crucial for clarifying difficult chapters of their shared history.
The Polish side emphasizes that locating burial sites is a humanitarian issue and a priority for the victims' families. In turn, representatives of Ukraine expressed their readiness to continue joint efforts, which is intended to foster dialogue between the two nations.
Schedules for the next stages of fieldwork are currently being prepared. Experts from both countries will jointly oversee the search process to ensure reliability and respect for the remains found. Further information on the progress of the work will be provided to the public after the completion of subsequent phases of the research.