Bodnar pointed out that only open dialog and the avoidance of disputes via the media are the way to constructive cooperation. He besides stressed the importance of the common market, pointing out that Poland exports 3 times more to Ukraine than it imports from Ukraine.
The Ambassador besides spoke of obstacles to Ukraine's integration with the European Union and NATO, including the Hungarian blockades and the limited form of Ukraine's participation in the upcoming NATO summit. He criticised Donald Trump's statements suggesting the anticipation of Russia returning to G8 format, indicating that specified signals were dangerous.
In the context of a possible halt to American military aid, Bodnar assessed that Ukraine was working on technological independence, but without the support of the US and the EU, its defence capabilities would be severely limited.
Ukrainian ambassador apologizes to Poles. “My countrymen have committed crimes”
There were besides hard historical themes – including genocides in Volyn. The Ambassador pointed out that the crimes are indisputable, but Ukraine depends on bilateral and full commemoration of the victims on both sides. He personally expressed his remorse: “As a Ukrainian I can say: sorry.”
The Ambassador stressed that the most crucial thing is to build a common European future alternatively of common accusations.
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