**Exhumation of Polish Victims in Ukraine to Begin in April**
The exhumation of remains of Polish victims who were killed during World War II is set to begin in April. The victims are buried in the Ternopil Oblast, a region in western Ukraine.
**Background on the Volyn Tragedy**
The Volyn tragedy took place in 1943 when tens of thousands of Poles were killed by the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). Thousands of Ukrainians were also killed in retaliation. This event is known as the Volyn massacres.
**Polish and Ukrainian Relations**
The Volyn massacres have caused tension between Poland and Ukraine for many years. Poland considers these events to be genocide, while Ukraine has called for shared responsibility.
**New Developments**
Recently, Ukraine and Poland agreed to exhume the first victims of the Volyn tragedy. The Freedom and Democracy Foundation received permission from Ukrainian authorities to exhume the remains and conduct further research.
**Experts Involved**
Polish archaeologists and anthropologists will examine the remains after they are exhumed. Experts are collecting genetic material from descendants of the victims to help identify them.
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