The head of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko appealed to Ukrainians on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of liberation from Nazi invaders, expressing hope that the conflict in the Donbass will be resolved peacefully.

Poroshenko said that more than 9 million people from Ukraine fought with the forces of the Wehrmacht in the red army, even millions of Ukrainians fought with the Nazis and their allies " of the UPA, in the Soviet partisan formations in the ranks of the Polish Army, American, Australian, British, canadian army, the troops of the French, Yugoslav and Slovak resistance ".

Speaking about the conflict in the Donbass, Poroshenko expressed the hope that his " political-diplomatic plan will work and will bring peace to the Donbass and Ukraine ".

The day of liberation of Ukraine from fascist invaders celebrated on October 28. National celebration of the day was introduced by the leader Viktor Yushchenko by his decree dated 21 October 2009. Earlier this Day was not observed at the state level, along with this, in the regions of Ukraine on October 28, was often held a festive event With the participation of war veterans.

The Ukrainian insurgent army (UPA) was established on 14 October 1942 as the military wing of the organization of Ukrainian nationalists (OUN), its purpose was proclaimed the struggle for independence of Ukraine. UPA operated mainly in Western Ukraine and fought against the Soviet troops, and for some time, and against the Nazis. The end of the war, she continued to struggle against the Soviet power.

When President Yushchenko (2005-2010) Authorized UPA were officially recognized the independence fighters. The glorification of the UPA and its leaders Stepan Bandera and Roman Shukhevych - drawn criticism from many veterans of the great Patriotic war and politicians, accusing Bandera in cooperation with the Nazis.

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