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Ukraine and Poland Dispute Escalates Over Historical Awards

A diplomatic dispute between Ukraine and Poland has escalated, with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and other officials returning Polish awards amidst a WWII row. Polish Prime Minister Tusk has warned that the conflict is a 'strategic mistake' as Polish entrepreneurs also appeal for an end to the disagreement.

21 Jun, 10:08 — 21 Jun, 20:11
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NYTMostly Factual2d ago

Bitter Historical Feud Threatens Ukraine-Poland Alliance

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine signed a decree honoring World War II partisan fighters that has inflamed tensions with Warsaw.

By Maria Varenikova

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FTVery High2d ago

Ukraine warns Belarus of ‘consequences’ over drone equipment

Volodymyr Zelenskyy threatens to remove relay stations in the country used by Russia unless Minsk acts within a week

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le-mondeHigh2d ago

Warsaw and Kyiv dispute national historical memories ahead of Ukraine Recovery Conference

In response to Kyiv's tribute to 20th-century Ukrainian nationalists accused of massacres in Poland, Polish President Karol Nawrocki has stripped Volodymyr Zelensky of the country's highest honor.

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ukrainska-pravda1d ago

Zelenskyy: Nawrocki is doing what Orbán did. This will end badly

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Polish President Karol Nawrocki escalated the situation surrounding the revocation of his Order of the White Eagle because of internal political struggles. The president also revealed that at their first meeting, Nawrocki gave him a book about the Volyn tragedy.

By KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO

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France 24High2d ago

Zelensky stripped of Poland's top award amid diplomatic spat

Ukraine's president has returned a state decoration he received from Poland amid a diplomatic spat. Poland stripped Volodymyr Zelensky of the award after Zelensky renamed a ⁠military unit in honour of the World War Two-era Ukrainian Insurgent Army. The insurgents were involved in massacres which Poland considers a genocide. Two former Ukrainian presidents and other senior officials also returned awards received from Poland in protest. Our correspondent in Kiev, Emmanuelle Chaze, reports.

By FRANCE24

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zerohedgeLow2d ago

Poland Revokes Top Award From Zelensky As Row Over Nazi Symbolism Deepens

Poland Revokes Top Award From Zelensky As Row Over Nazi Symbolism Deepens Poland and Ukraine's ties continue to fray, worsening an ongoing diplomatic crisis - despite Warsaw being an 'eastern flank' key NATO ally in the broader Western campaign against Russia.  President ​Karol Nawrocki has just announced the country's highest state honor previously awarded to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been revoked.  "In light of President Volodymyr Zelensky's consent to name...

By Tyler Durden

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ukrinformMixed1d ago

Ukrainian Ambassador Zvarych declines Polish order

Ukraine's Ambassador to the Czech Republic Vasyl Zvarych has refused a Polish state award, the Commander's Cross with Star of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland.

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notes-from-polandMostly Factual1d ago

Conflict between Polish and Ukrainian presidents a “strategic mistake”, warns Tusk

The Polish prime minister said that he is now trying to "minimise the losses" caused by the diplomatic spat.

By Daniel Tilles

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aftonbladet21 Jun, 08:07First to report

Zelenskyj: "Framgångsrik natt"

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France 2421 Jun, 10:08

Zelensky stripped of Poland's top award amid diplomatic spat

le-monde21 Jun, 10:44

Warsaw and Kyiv dispute national historical memories ahead of Ukraine Recovery Conference

FT21 Jun, 11:13

Ukraine warns Belarus of ‘consequences’ over drone equipment

zerohedge21 Jun, 11:35

Poland Revokes Top Award From Zelensky As Row Over Nazi Symbolism Deepens

NYT21 Jun, 12:21

Bitter Historical Feud Threatens Ukraine-Poland Alliance

le-figaro21 Jun, 12:54

Guerre en Ukraine : Zelensky exhorte la Biélorussie à se tenir à distance du conflit

jutarnji-list21 Jun, 13:35

Detalji žestokog napada na Zelenskog: ‘Ne primaj tog malog gada! Ima posebne potrebe, on je Mr. Bean na cracku‘

avgi21 Jun, 14:30

Μητσοτάκης: Υπογράφει αμυντική συμφωνία με τον Ζελένσκι

newsmaker-md21 Jun, 15:15

Три бывших президента Украины отказались от польского ордена Белого орла. В чем причина?

vijesti-me21 Jun, 15:27

Tusk poziva na smirivanje tenzija između Poljske i Ukrajine

lsm-lv21 Jun, 15:49

Ukrainas ārlietu ministrs Sibiha: Neviens prezidents mums nediktēs mūsu vēsturi

delo21 Jun, 15:55

Kijev širi fronto po soseščini

ukrinform21 Jun, 15:57

Ukrainian Ambassador Zvarych declines Polish order

hotnews21 Jun, 15:58

„Greșeala strategică” în relația dintre Polonia și Ucraina. Avertisment al premierului Donald Tusk

dennik-n21 Jun, 16:42

Vzťahy medzi Ukrajinou a Poľskom sú najhoršie za posledné dekády. Poľský prezident odobral Zelenskému vyznamenanie

delfi-lt21 Jun, 17:16

Ukrainos ambasadorius Čekijoje atsisakė Lenkijos ordino

ukrainska-pravda21 Jun, 17:47

Zelenskyy: Nawrocki is doing what Orbán did. This will end badly

danas21 Jun, 17:50

Premijer Tusk pokušava da smiri rat ordenjem između Ukrajine i Poljske

irozhlas21 Jun, 18:12

Od Volodymyra Zelenského to byl diplomatický přešlap, komentuje napětí polsko-ukrajinských vztahů Palata

politiken21 Jun, 18:28

Ekspert om strid mellem Ukraine og Polen: »Ukraine skal forholde sig til den mindre pæne del af sin fortid«

index-hr21 Jun, 18:43

Zelenski: Nawrocki radi ono što je radio Orbán. To će loše završiti

digi2421 Jun, 19:00

Ilie Bolojan, despre colaborarea cu Nicușor Dan: „Am căutat în toată această perioadă să am o relație corectă”

rzeczpospolita21 Jun, 19:25

Polscy przedsiębiorcy apelują o koniec sporu z Ukrainą. „Zniszczy kapitał zaufania”

mkd-mk21 Jun, 19:29

Зеленски: Навроцки го прави она што го правеше Орбан, лошо ќе заврши

telex21 Jun, 20:00

Egyre jobban elmérgesedik a lengyel–ukrán vita, ami már nem várt helyeken is lecsapódik

n1-serbia21 Jun, 20:00

Premijer Tusk pokušava da smiri rat ordenjem između Ukrajine i Poljske

notes-from-poland21 Jun, 20:11

Conflict between Polish and Ukrainian presidents a “strategic mistake”, warns Tusk

tvn2421 Jun, 20:22

Wołodymyr Zełenski o decyzji Karola Nawrockiego w sprawie orderu: to wewnętrzna sprawa Polski

channel-news-asia21 Jun, 20:58Latest update

Ukraine's Zelenskyy, top officials return Polish awards in WWII row