Croatian President calls "Glory to Ukraine" a slogan of chauvinists who killed Jews and Poles

Croatian President Koran Milanovic, known for his pro-Russian views, believes that the slogan "Glory to Ukraine!" refers to chauvinists and has the same origin as the Croatian cry "Ready for home".

This was reported by N1.

During the award ceremony in Zagreb, Milanovic spoke about the use by right-wing forces of the Ustasha slogan "Ready for home," which is officially banned in Croatia.

"There is no difference between 'Ready for home' and 'Glory to Ukraine'. This is the cry of the most radical chauvinists of Western Ukraine, who collaborated with the Nazis and killed thousands of Jews and Poles... I don't want to hear this in Croatia," he said.

He added that he was not interested in why some politicians were "hooked" on this slogan and suggested coming up with some other one.

For reference: the slogan "Glory to Ukraine!" began to be used in the 19th century and was widespread in the Army of the Ukrainian People's Republic, which operated in the early 20th century. Later, it was used by Plast organizations and political movements.