Polish President Navrotsky has proposed stripping Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of the Order of the White Eagle, Poland's highest honor. This proposal was made in response to Ukraine's decision to glorify members of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA).

The Order of the White Eagle is Poland's highest award, conferred for outstanding services to the Polish state and society. The decision to strip Zelensky of this honor could lead to a serious diplomatic scandal between Ukraine and Poland.

Historical Context

The Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) was a military organization that operated in Ukraine during World War II. UPA members fought against Soviet and Nazi occupation, but also carried out attacks on Polish civilians.

In recent years, Ukrainian authorities have made efforts to glorify UPA members, which has sparked a negative reaction in Poland. Warsaw believes that the UPA was responsible for mass killings of Polish civilians during the war.

International Reaction

President Navrotsky's proposal to strip Zelensky of the Order of the White Eagle could have serious consequences for Ukrainian-Polish relations. Ukraine and Poland are strategic partners, and any diplomatic scandal could harm cooperation between the two countries.