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Poland strips Zelensky of top state honour over WWII dispute

Poland strips Zelensky of top state honour over WWII dispute

Summary

Poland has taken back its highest state honour from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This happened after Ukraine named a military unit after a World War II nationalist group that killed Polish civilians.

Key Facts

  • Poland withdrew its top state award from President Zelensky.
  • The reason is Ukraine naming a unit after a group involved in killing Polish civilians during WWII.
  • The nationalist group’s actions caused pain between Poland and Ukraine.
  • Poland’s decision may cause a serious diplomatic conflict between the two countries.
  • This happened shortly before a major conference on rebuilding Ukraine in the Polish city of Gdańsk.
  • The withdrawal was announced by President Karol Nawrocki of Poland.
  • The conflict relates to historical events and current political decisions.
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