Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree renaming the Special Operations Center North to 'Heroes of the UPA,' honoring the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), which is historically linked to atrocities against Polish civilians during World War II. The UPA, formed in 1942, was the military wing of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN) and collaborated with Nazi Germany. The decision is seen as part of a broader effort to revive national military traditions. However, the UPA's legacy remains controversial, particularly due to its involvement in the massacre of approximately 100,000 Polish civilians, which continues to strain relations between Ukraine and Poland. Nationalist figures from this era, including Roman Shukhevich and Stepan Bandera, are officially commemorated in Ukraine, raising concerns about the glorification of figures associated with Nazi collaboration. This move has drawn criticism from Russia, with officials labeling it as dangerous for Europe, further complicating Ukraine's international relations.