Poland has withdrawn its highest national honor, the Order of Merit, from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The decision follows Ukraine’s designation of a military unit as “Heroes of the UPA,” referencing the Ukrainian Insurgent Army. The UPA was a nationalist military formation responsible for the Volhynian Massacre and other atrocities committed against Polish citizens during World War II. Polish officials condemned the move as disrespectful to the memory of the victims and a historical injustice. The Ukrainian designation sparked immediate backlash from Poland, leading to diplomatic tensions. The Polish government stated the honor could not be maintained given the UPA’s documented history of violence against Poles. This action underscores the sensitive historical relationship between the two countries.