Zelensky stripped of highest Polish honour over WW2 name of army unit
Ukraine has denounced the move, calling it a "strategic mistake" and "disrespectful".
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
All Coverage
Ukraine has denounced the move, calling it a "strategic mistake" and "disrespectful".
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Poland strips Zelenskiy of top honour as WW2 dispute sours ties - Reuters
Poland strips Zelenskiy of top honour as WW2 dispute sours ties Reuters
June 19, 2026 at 09:45 PMZelensky returns highest Polish honour after award stripped
Ukraine's president said his country was open to "engagement" about "difficult and painful chapters of our shared past".
June 20, 2026 at 04:34 PMZelenskiy's chief of staff renounces Polish medal amid WW2 dispute - Reuters
Zelenskiy's chief of staff renounces Polish medal amid WW2 dispute Reuters
June 20, 2026 at 07:36 AMUkraine's Zelenskiy says he returned state decoration to Polish president - Reuters
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he returned state decoration to Polish president Reuters
June 20, 2026 at 04:47 PMZelenskiy says Belarus should remove equipment used in attacks on Ukraine in one week - Reuters
Zelenskiy says Belarus should remove equipment used in attacks on Ukraine in one week Reuters
June 19, 2026 at 05:43 PMZelenskiy warns of impending massive Russian attack on Ukraine - Reuters
Zelenskiy warns of impending massive Russian attack on Ukraine Reuters
June 20, 2026 at 11:11 PM