Poland-Ukraine Tension Over WWII Symbol

Poland hosted a high-stakes conference on rebuilding Ukraine — but President Zelensky skipped it over a bitter historical feud. The dispute centers on a Ukrainian military unit named after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, a group revered in Ukraine as freedom fighters but condemned by Poland for wartime atrocities against Poles. Poland’s president called the naming “outrageous,” saying it damages trust and historical memory — a blow at a time when Ukraine urgently needs reconstruction support. Zelensky responded by returning Poland’s highest honor, the White Eagle, saying Ukraine seeks to resolve historical tensions constructively — while thanking Poland for its unwavering wartime aid. Prime Minister Tusk warned that such clashes aid Russia’s propaganda, urging calm. Despite the spat, Poland reaffirmed its full support for Ukraine’s war effort. The conference pressed ahead, with EU leaders and allies rallying around Ukraine’s path to EU membership. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b96ea5f5f9440155