Zelensky stripped of highest Polish honour over WW2 name of army unit
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky was stripped of Poland's Order of the White Eagle honor after Kyiv named a military unit in tribute to the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, which Poland associates with wartime atrocities. Polish President Karol Nawrocki condemned the decision as disgraceful, asserting it threatens trust between the nations while emphasizing continued support for Ukraine against Russia.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 21:18 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 21:30 UTC
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