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Polish president strips Zelenskyy of honor over naming army unit after ... Polish President Karol Nawrocki has decided to strip Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Poland's highest state distinction WARSAW, Poland --Polish PresidentKarol Nawrockisaid Friday he will strip Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Poland's highest state honor over the Ukraine leader's decision to name a military unit after a Ukrainian paramilitary organization accused of massacring Poles during World War II. Zelenskyy was awarded the Order of the White Eagle in 2023 by Poland's then President Andrzej Duda for his services to security, resilience and the defence of human rights. But it will now be revoked after Zelenskyy issued a decree on May 26 naming a military unit of Ukraine's Special Operations Forces after the UPA — the Ukrainian Insurgent Army — which operated during the 1940s and 1950s and which is accused in Poland ofmass killings. “For the majority of Polish society, the Ukrainian Insurgent Army remains above all a formation responsible for cruel crimes against the citizens of the Polish Republic during World War II,” Nawrocki said in a 13-minute address on social media. Nawrocki said his decisio…

Polish FM criticizes Nawrocki's decision to strip Zelensky of top honor Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said on June 26 that President Karol Nawrocki's decision to strip President Volodymyr Zelensky of Poland's Order of the White Eagle was an inappropriate response to the recent diplomatic dispute between Warsaw and Kyiv.

Polish president threatens to strip Ukraine’s Zelenskyy of top state honour Ukrainian leader's move to rename army unit after fighters who killed Poles in WWII causes 'outrage' in Poland.

The bad blood between Poland and Ukraine left over from World War II Poland is weighing whether to strip Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of its top honour for renaming an army unit after Ukrainian nationalist insurgents who massacred Poles in World War II.

Zelenskyy angers Poland with WWII-era name for army unit Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sparked outrage in Poland by choosing a name that carries Nazi connotations for a Ukrainian army unit. Can Polish PM Donald Tusk smooth things over?

Zelensky avoids the Ukraine ‘Recovery’ summit in Poland and over the Nazi-collaboration Scandal. Warsaw is FURIOUS that Kyiv’s openly named a Special Forces unit after Nazi collaborators who slaughtered 100,000 Poles, including women & children. WW11. 😡

Zelensky under pressure to end row with Poland over WW2 name of army unit Poland is threatening to strip Ukraine's president of a state honour over the naming Ukrainian military unit after controversial World War Two fighters.

Zelensky stripped of Polish honour over WWII dispute KYIV - Ukrainian President ⁠Volodymyr Zelensky’s chief of ​staff said on Saturday he was ​renouncing a ‌Polish state medal after President Karol Nawrocki stripped Zelensky of Poland’s top honour over a historical dispute.

Zelensky under pressure to end row with Poland over WW2 name of army unit Poland is threatening to strip Ukraine's president of a state honour over the naming Ukrainian military unit after controversial World War Two fighters.

Zelenskyy returns Poland's highest honor as row deepens Ukraine's president has returned a medal to Poland after a decision to strip him of the honor. Warsaw has been one of Kyiv's key allies since Russia's war in Ukraine.

Poland withdraws top award from Zelenskyy over wartime legacy dispute Poland's president has revoked the country's highest state honor awarded to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, following a dispute over Kyiv's decision to rena...

Poland strips Zelensky of highest honor after Ukrainian army unit is named for controversial WWII fighters; Ukrainian officials return their awards <p>.<p>

Polish president decides to strip Zelenskyy of Order of the White Eagle Polish President Karol Nawrocki has decided to strip Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle. In a speech lasting almost 13 minutes, Nawrocki said that the Order of the White Eagle is not an ordinary award but a symbol of Poland's highest trust, signifying a special bond with the Polish state and the gratitude of the Polish people. "Such a symbol requires not only merit, but also respect for the values that form the foundation of our community... Therefore, in view of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's consent to one of the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine being named after the Heroes of the UPA, and following consultations with the Chapter, I have decided to strip the president of Ukraine of the Order of the White Eagle," Nawrocki wrote on X (Twitter) on the evening of 19 June. Nawrocki stressed that the decision is not directed against the Ukrainian people and does not represent a change in the strategic direction of Poland's security policy. "We supported and continue to support Ukraine because we know that Russian aggression poses a threat to the security of Poland and all …

Coalition party want Zelensky stripped of high Czech honour Coalition party Freedom and Direct Democracy want Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to be stripped of the highest Czech state honour, the Order of the White Lion. Jindřich Rajchl, a member of the grouping’s parliamentary party, said on Tuesday that this should be done following Poland’s example; it president removed Mr. Zelensky’s Order of the White Eagle after he named a Ukrainian special forces unit the “Heroes of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army”. Freedom and Direct Democracy will push within the governing coalition for the Chamber of Deputies to propose to President Petr Pavel that the Czech honour be revoked.

Nawrocki strips Zelensky of Poland's highest honor - Ukrinform Polish President Karol Nawrocki has decided to strip Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of the Order of the White Eagle. This was reported by Polish Radio , as relayed by Ukrinform. According to Nawrocki, following consultations with the Chapter of the Order, he decided to strip Volodymyr Zelensky of Poland’s highest state honor. This decision was made after the President of Ukraine signed a decree conferring the honorary title “Named After the Heroes of the UPA” on the “North” Special Operations Center of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the publication adds. The report states that in his statement, “Navrotsky emphasized that the Order of the White Eagle is a symbol of the highest trust of the Republic of Poland, which requires not only merit but also respect for the foundations of Polish society. He called the Ukrainian authorities’ decision to honor the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) outrageous and damaging to trust between the nations.” “This is a blow not only to historical memory but also to the trust we have built over the years. It is a blow to the foundations of reconciliation,…

Zelensky returns highest Polish honour after award stripped Ukraine's president said his country was open to "engagement" about "difficult and painful chapters of our shared past".

Has Zelenskyy forfeited an honor — and Poland's sympathy? Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sparked outrage with the renaming of an army unit. Polish President Karol Nawrocki wants to strip him of his country's highest order. Can PM Donald Tusk smooth things over?

Top Ukrainian officials return Polish awards in WWII dispute The move comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was stripped of Poland&#039;s top honour.

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Zelensky stripped of highest Polish honour over WW2 name of army unit Ukraine has denounced the move, calling it a "strategic mistake" and "disrespectful".

Poland strips Zelensky of top state honour over WWII dispute Poland has withdrawn its highest state honour from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, after Kyiv named an army unit after a nationalist group that massacred Polish civilians during World War II. The decision by President Karol Nawrocki threatens to unleash a serious diplomatic crisis between the two neighbours – just days before a major conference on Ukraine's reconstruction is due to be held in the Polish city of Gdańsk. Story by Charlotte Lam and Antoine Fenaux.

Poland strips Zelensky of country's highest honour, escalating World War II-era row Poland's nationalist President Karol Nawrocki said Friday that he was revoking the country's highest award from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, despite Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's attempts to smooth over the row between the allies. Zelensky infuriated Warsaw earlier this month after he decided to name a Ukrainian unit after a World War II insurgent army that massacred Poles.

Zelensky returns Polish award as WWII row strains alliance Ukraine and Poland's close wartime partnership has been shaken by a growing dispute over World War II history, with President Volodymyr Zelensky and senior Ukrainian officials returning Polish state honours after Warsaw stripped him of its highest award.

Polish president strips Zelensky of honorary title over military unit controversy, as Kyiv calls decision 'strategic mistake' Polish President Karol Nawrocki stripped President Volodymyr Zelensky of the country's honorary Order of the White Eagle title on June 19 following public outcry over Zelensky's decision to name a serving Ukrainian military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA).

Poland’s president strips Ukraine’s Zelensky of top award Poland’s nationalist president Karol Nawrocki announced on Friday he was stripping Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky of the country’s top award, escalating a row between the neighbours and allies over World War II massacres. Relations between Warsaw and Kyiv have been tense for days over Zelensky’s naming of a Ukrainian army unit after a WWII nationalist insurgent army that took part in massacres against Poles. Nawrocki’s decision landed days before Poland is due to host the annual Ukraine Recovery...

Zelensky stripped of Poland's top award amid diplomatic spat Ukraine's president has returned a state decoration he received from Poland amid a diplomatic spat. Poland stripped Volodymyr Zelensky of the award after Zelensky renamed a ⁠military unit in honour of the World War Two-era Ukrainian Insurgent Army. The insurgents were involved in massacres which Poland considers a genocide. Two former Ukrainian presidents and other senior officials also returned awards received from Poland in protest. Our correspondent in Kiev, Emmanuelle Chaze, reports.

Poland, Ukraine: Dispute between two close allies deepens Polish President Karol Nawrocki last week stripped Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Poland's highest state honor. How did it come to this? And what has it got to do with next year's election in Poland?

Ukraine officials return Polish honors after Zelenskyy stripped of award A decision to strip Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy of Poland's highest state honor benefited Moscow, Ukrainian officials said. Warsaw has been one of Kyiv's key allies since Russia's war in Ukraine.

Poland's president strips Zelenskyy of top honor Karol Nawrocki's decision to strip Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Poland's highest honor is likely to spark a severe diplomatic crisis between Poland and Ukraine.

Zelensky returns highest Polish honour after award stripped Ukraine's president said his country was open to "engagement" about "difficult and painful chapters of our shared past".

Zelenskyy loses Poland's highest state honor after naming a military unit for a World War II paramilitary group accused of massacring Poles. The diplomatic rift threatens to complicate border relations and upcoming post-war reconstruction summits for citizens.