Russian President Dmitry Medvedev plans to meet on May 8 with acting Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski, a diplomatic source told journalists Friday.
Komorowski took over as the Polish leader following the death on April 10 of President Lech Kaczynski in an air crash in Russia.
Relations between Moscow and Warsaw, which have been hampered by historic past events, seem to have improved after Russia showed true compassion following the crash near Smolensk that killed Kaczynski and dozens of Polish top officials.
"Despite any subjective assessments, the tragedy occurred on the territory of our country. The president and a huge number of people died on our territory and clarifying the details together with the Poles is a must," the source said.
Komorowski is expected in Moscow for Victory Day celebrations.
Russia will mark the 65th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany on May 9 with its biggest ever post-Soviet demonstration of military hardware. This year is the first time that troops from other countries will take part in the parade.
Komorowski was invited to the Moscow celebrations by the Russian presidential administration. Former Polish president, Gen. Wojciech Jaruzelski, who took part in World War II, will also attend the event.
Soon after the April 10 plane crash, Russia announced a day of mourning and hundreds of Muscovites came to the Polish embassy to express their condolences to the Polish people.
Russian authorities carried out a thorough investigation of the accident, which satisfied the Polish side. Officials also provided all the necessary conditions for the families of the plane crash victims who visited the Russian capital.
MOSCOW, May 7 (RIA Novosti)
