Polish president strips Zelensky of honorary title over military unit controversy, as Kyiv calls decision 'strategic mistake'

kyivindependent.com·Dmytro Basmat·2026-06-19T19:06:43.000Z
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This article is not considered a psychological operation. It reports on the diplomatic tensions between Poland and Ukraine after Polish President Karol Nawrocki revoked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's honorary Order of the White Eagle over Ukraine's decision to name a military unit after the World War II-era Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), which is associated with the massacre of Polish civilians. The article covers the backlash in Poland, reactions from both governments, and concerns that the dispute could strain relations and benefit Russia.

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