Poland strips Zelensky of country's highest honour, escalating World War II-era row
Summary
Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki took away Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s highest award because Zelensky named a Ukrainian army unit after a group involved in massacres of Poles during World War II. This has increased tensions between Poland and Ukraine, though Poland has been a key ally to Ukraine during the Russian invasion.Key Facts
- Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki revoked the Order of the White Eagle from President Zelensky.
- Zelensky named a Ukrainian military unit after a World War II insurgent group linked to massacres of Polish civilians.
- The decision has caused a diplomatic dispute between Poland and Ukraine.
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk asked both countries not to damage their strong alliance.
- Poland has supported Ukraine by accepting refugees and serving as a logistics hub amid the Russian invasion.
- The historical conflict relates to killings by the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) in the 1940s.
- Ukraine called Poland’s move a "strategic mistake" that benefits Russia.
- Poland is hosting the Ukraine Recovery Conference soon, but Zelensky’s attendance is uncertain due to the conflict.
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