Ukraine’s recovery to be deliberated in Poland amid Kyiv-Warsaw spat
Summary
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy honored members of a Ukrainian nationalist group from World War II, the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), by naming a military unit after its members. This action upset Poland, whose president removed a high honor from Zelenskyy, leading to a diplomatic disagreement between the two countries, though Poland continues to support Ukraine against Russia.Key Facts
- Zelenskyy reburied Andriy Melnyk and his wife, leaders linked to Ukrainian nationalism during World War II.
- Zelenskyy named an elite military unit after the UPA, a nationalist group active during World War II.
- The UPA fought against Soviet control but was also involved in killing many ethnic Poles during the war.
- Polish President Karol Nawrocki removed Zelenskyy’s Order of the White Eagle honor due to the UPA’s role in crimes against Poles.
- Ukrainian officials returned their Polish state awards in protest.
- Experts say this dispute is unlikely to reduce Poland’s military support for Ukraine because both see Russia as the main threat.
- Russia may try to use the argument about the UPA to create tension between Poland and Ukraine.
- Poland’s Prime Minister urged calm and reminded everyone that the real conflict is with Russia.
- Zelenskyy will not attend the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Poland; the Ukrainian Prime Minister will lead the delegation instead.
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