Poland strips Zelensky of highest honor after Ukrainian army unit is named for controversial WWII fighters; Ukrainian officials return their awards
In late May, Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree granting the Special Operations Forces’ separate special operations center “North” the honorary name “Heroes of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA).”Poland reacted swiftly and sharply. The Ukrainian ambassador was summoned to the Foreign Ministry, and r
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Poland has revoked the highest honor from President Zelensky following the naming of a Ukrainian military unit after controversial WWII fighters. This decision has led to a diplomatic backlash, with Ukrainian officials returning their awards in protest.
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