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Zelensky stripped of highest Polish honour over WW2 name of army unit

BBC News·June 19, 2026
Zelensky stripped of highest Polish honour over WW2 name of army unit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been stripped of Poland's highest honor due to a naming controversy surrounding a Ukrainian army unit. The unit's name references a World War 2-era organization, which has sparked tension between the two countries. Ukraine has strongly criticized the decision, labeling it a "strategic mistake" and "disrespectful" to Zelensky. The move has strained relations between Ukraine and Poland, with Ukraine denouncing the action as unjustified.

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