Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has declared that Ukraine will not be granted membership to the European Union until historical issues, specifically the Volyn Massacre, are resolved with Poland. Tusk emphasized that Kyiv needs to conduct a thorough evaluation of the events during World War II, rather than burying the past. He underscored the importance of this reconciliation for establishing positive relations between the two nations. Tusk asserted that without Warsaw’s approval, Ukraine’s EU membership bid will be unsuccessful. This statement comes amidst ongoing discussions regarding Ukraine’s potential entry into NATO and the EU, with some suggesting that the path is still long and requires substantial reforms. While the European Union has initiated membership talks with Ukraine, the process is not guaranteed to lead to immediate membership. Russia has expressed its concern over the potential consequences of Ukraine’s EU accession, suggesting it would be detrimental to the bloc.