Zelensky returns highest Polish honour after award stripped
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has returned Poland's highest honour after the Polish government moved to strip him of the award. The dispute stems from Ukraine naming an army unit after the UPA, a group Poland holds responsible for historical war crimes.
Why it matters
This diplomatic rift threatens the strong alliance between Ukraine and Poland, which has been a critical logistics and support hub during the ongoing war with Russia.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Henry Moore EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock The Polish Order of the White Eagle was bestowed on Zelensky in 2023 by then-President Andrzej Duda Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky says he has returned Poland s highest honour after his Polish counterpart Karol Nawrocki said he was stripping him of the award.
The article provides context for both the Ukrainian perspective on the UPA and the Polish historical grievances, maintaining a balanced reporting style.
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