Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki has stripped Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle, the nation’s highest distinction. The decision follows a controversy surrounding Ukraine’s naming of a military unit after figures associated with the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), a group with a history of violence against Poles during World War II. President Nawrocki stated that certain lines in Polish-Ukrainian relations must not be crossed, referencing the unit naming as the catalyst. The move signals a significant deterioration in relations between the two countries. The Order of the White Eagle is awarded to foreign heads of state for exceptional merit. This action underscores Poland’s strong stance against honoring individuals linked to historical atrocities committed against Polish citizens. Further diplomatic repercussions are anticipated as a result of this decision.