The resolution called for a “constructive discussion” on how to advance Ukraine’s European integration and stressed that the bloc should work on advancing the future security of Ukraine and Europe as a whole. The resolution, passed by 460 votes in favor with 136 against and 59 abstentions, lauded Kyiv for its efforts to strengthen democratic institutions, highlighting progress on judicial reform and the fight against corruption. But the parliament also recognized Polish concerns over divergent interpretations of the two countries’ shared history. The resolution adopted by parliament made mention of strained diplomatic relations that have driven a wedge between the neighbors and was preceded by a debate on Tuesday that was heavily overshadowed by Poland and Ukraine’s divisive past. ‘You can’t bypass EU principles’ Speaking later on Wednesday, Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said the European Parliament’s resolution showed that Ukraine’s path to the EU cannot bypass the values on which the bloc is built. “It is not possible to enter the European Union while bypassing the principles on which the Union is built,” Kosiniak-Kamysz said. He said those principles included historical truth, respect for partners and building good neighborly relations. Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said he hoped the vote would show Kyiv that Poland has influence inside the EU as a member state. He said the parliament expects respect for European values, including “respect for historical truth and the memory of the victims of extremism,” as one of the conditions for joining the European family. Volhynia Massacre