The Ukrainian and Polish sides have reached an important consensus regarding the conduct of joint search and exhumation operations related to historic burials from World War II, particularly those directly connected to the tragic events on the territories of modern Lviv and surrounding settlements
According to official sources, a number of agreements were finalized during the pause in relations between Kyiv and Warsaw, enabling both parties to implement joint humanitarian initiatives in accordance with international standards and norms. Ukraine has granted permission for the Polish side to carry out exhumation work on the territory of the former Zboiska village, now part of Lviv. This village holds special significance for the Polish diaspora, as Polish soldiers who died in 1939 are buried there. On the other hand, Ukrainian authorities have received the appropriate authorization from the Polish side to conduct similar research and search activities in Jurowka village. This location is an important historical and memorial site, where archival data indicate that Polish soldiers who perished during World War II—particularly during military conflicts on the eastern front—are buried. It is worth noting that this step carries significant symbolic and humanitarian importance, as it opens the possibility of returning the remains of those who perished to their emotionally and historically significant family graves. It also promotes the establishment of truth and mutual understanding between the two nations. The details of the agreements were finalized recently, on June 11, and announced in Kyiv, according to official information from Ukraine’s Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications. According to statements, Polish search groups have already received official financial and organizational support to commence work in Zboiska, while Ukrainian experts have been granted permission to conduct research in Jurowka. This marks a step toward strengthening cooperation between the two countries in matters of historical memory, cultural heritage preservation, and the search for the missing. Further steps in this direction are planned to be developed jointly, with the aim of preserving the memory of the past, promoting national reconciliation, and fostering humanitarian dialogue.