The Katyn massacre of Polish officers and...
it would be unfair to assign collective guilt to present-day Russia or Russians for this tragedy.Strong words like genocide – a word that is overused these days – certainly pay dividends from a political perspective. But dwelling on this martyr image can become counterproductive, both as it relates to a nation’s historical memory and educating young children.
In the case of Russia and Poland, this rule takes a distinct diplomatic form. The issue of apologizing for the events of 1956 in Hungary and 1968 in Czechoslovakia has been settled, largely due to wise and sober-minded politicians in both countries who chose not to exploit the issue for political gains.
Only the truth can lift grudges and encourage rapprochement between countries. Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin seems to have found a good partner in Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and the two may be able resolve the issues that have accumulated over time. The prime ministers promised
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