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

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.

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President Karol Nawrocki stripped Zelenskyy of Poland's highest honor, leading to the return of the award and criticism from Kyiv.

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  1. 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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