History can divide or unite. Used in a skillful way, it can become an important element of foreign policy. The subject of the work is the aspect of historical policy in interstate relations on the example of Polish‑Ukrainian relations. These countries have been bound together for years by common history, borders and culture. The question, however, is whether these links unite them more or divide them. The aim of the issues discussed in the article is to reveal how you can work through the painful past and turn it into a lasting foundation for building mutual relationships. However, there are still issues that divide us more, on which we cannot reach an agreement, and this is a challenge for the next generations of Poles and Ukrainians to end these disputes and lead to complete reconciliation of both nations.
