“Poles have reasons to be grateful. For today’s engagement with history, for example. If the bodyguard of their president can calmly wear the patch of the Home Army, which carried out bloody actions against Ukrainians during and after World War II, then the red-black flag of the OUN on the uniforms of the UDO employees during the visit to Poland should also be considered normal. They have such respectful and equal relations,” wrote journalist Vakhtang Kipiani.
The symbol that was noticed on the bodyguard of the Polish president is known as Kotwica. It is the symbol of the Polish underground, used during the struggle against Nazi occupation.
Kotwica was used by members of the underground organization 'Wawer' from Warsaw, who fought against Nazi crimes. Initially, this symbol meant 'We will avenge Wawer' and later gained the meaning 'Symbol of Poland that fights'. It is important to note that the Home Army, which also used this symbol, was controversially assessed for its attacks on Ukrainians during the war.