UPA Controversy Strains Ukraine-Poland Ties

Ukraine’s President Zelensky has been stripped of Poland’s highest honor after Kyiv named a military unit after the UPA — a group Poland holds responsible for WWII atrocities against ethnic Poles. Polish President Nawrocki called the move “outrageous,” stressing that while Poland remains firmly committed to supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia, honoring the UPA undermines trust and historical accountability. Ukraine’s Foreign Minister retorted that the decision benefits Moscow and announced he’ll return his own Polish award, declaring that no foreign leader can dictate Ukraine’s history. This rift underscores how deep historical wounds can complicate even the closest alliances in times of crisis. 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/8149689cc58cb71e