Ukrainian officials criticize Polish president’s decision to strip Zelenskyy of honor
Summary
Polish President Karol Nawrocki decided to take away Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s highest state honor because Zelenskyy named a Ukrainian military unit after a group accused of killing Poles in World War II. Ukrainian officials say this decision helps Russia by causing conflict between Ukraine and its allies.Key Facts
- Polish President Nawrocki will remove the Order of the White Eagle from President Zelenskyy.
- The honor was given to Zelenskyy in 2023 for his support of security and human rights.
- Zelenskyy named a Ukrainian Special Operations military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA).
- The UPA is accused by Poland of committing massacres against Polish people during World War II.
- Nawrocki said the removal does not mean Poland will stop supporting Ukraine against Russia.
- Ukrainian officials called the decision unfriendly and said it benefits Moscow (Russia).
- Some Ukrainian officials plan to return Polish state honors in protest.
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged calm and said conflicts between the two countries help Russia.
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