Ukrainian officials criticize Polish president’s decision to strip Zelenskyy of honor

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1. 5h ago

   Ukrainian Officials Condemn Polish President's Revocation of Zelenskyy Honor

   Polish President Karol Nawrocki stripped Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle. Ukrainian officials claim this decision benefits Moscow by creating conflict between Kyiv and its allies. The move follows the naming of a Ukrainian military unit after a specific group.

   What's confirmed:

   • Polish President Karol Nawrocki stripped Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Poland's highest state honor.
   • The honor revoked was the Order of the White Eagle.
   • Ukrainian officials stated the decision was beneficial to Moscow.
   • Moscow wants to see Kyiv in conflict with its allies.
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2. 2d ago

   Poland Strips Zelenskyy of Highest State Honor Over WWII Dispute

   Polish President Karol Nawrocki revoked the Order of the White Eagle from Volodymyr Zelenskyy due to the naming of a Ukrainian army unit after a notorious WWII group. Zelenskyy returned the honor by post. Ukrainian officials criticized the move, stating it benefited Moscow.

   What's confirmed:

   • Polish President Karol Nawrocki stripped Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Poland's highest state honor.
   • The decision followed a dispute regarding the naming of a Ukrainian army unit after a notorious World War II group.
   • Volodymyr Zelenskyy returned the Order of the White Eagle to the Polish president by post.
   • Ukrainian officials stated that the president's decision was beneficial to Moscow.
   • Zelenskyy's chief of staff renounced a Polish medal amid the dispute.
   • Other top Ukrainian officials have also returned Polish awards.
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