Polish president moves to strip Zelensky of top state honor Polish President Karol Nawrocki intends to strip Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of the Order of the White Eagle due to Ukraine’s decision to name a military unit after the controversial Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). The UPA, active during World War II, is accused of massacres that killed up to 100,000 Poles. This historical dispute has caused friction between Poland and Ukraine, with Polish officials stating that glorifying the UPA aids Russian disinformation and wounds the memory of victims.

• Polish President Karol Nawrocki plans to strip Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of the Order of the White Eagle.
• The decision stems from Ukraine naming a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), a controversial World War II group.
• The UPA is accused of perpetrating massacres that killed up to 100,000 Poles.
• Polish officials believe glorifying the UPA aids Russian propaganda and harms Polish-Ukrainian relations.
• Despite the dispute, Poland remains a strong supporter of Ukraine, providing significant military and diplomatic aid.
• Former Polish President Lech Walesa and Prime Minister Donald Tusk have expressed concerns over the historical dispute’s impact on future relations.