Ukraine reburies Nazi collaborator with state honors, drawing Israeli condemnation
Ukraine has reburied Andriy Melnyk, a Nazi collaborator, with state honors, which has sparked condemnation from Israel. Melnyk was a leader in the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists during World War II, collaborating with Nazi Germany. The ceremony was attended by President Volodymyr Zelensky and has raised concerns about Ukraine's historical narratives.
- ▪Andriy Melnyk was a leader of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists during World War II.
- ▪He collaborated with Nazi Germany, which has led to controversy surrounding his reburial.
- ▪The ceremony was attended by Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, drawing international criticism.
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Ukraine reburies Nazi collaborator with state honors, drawing Israeli condemnationAndriy Melnyk led one of the factions of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists during its collaboration with Nazi Germany during World War II.Follow us on GoogleUkraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) attends the reburial ceremony of Andriy Melnyk at the National Military Memorial Cemetery near Kyiv on May 25, 2026.(photo credit: Genya SAVILOV / AFP)
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