Poland has decided to revoke the Order of the White Eagle, the country’s highest honor, from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This action follows a recent decree by Zelenskyy recognizing historical figures associated with the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), a controversial group with a history of violence against Poles during World War II. Warsaw views the decree as insensitive and disrespectful to Polish history. Despite this decision, Poland will retain the Order of the White Eagle previously awarded to Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini, a move drawing criticism and raising questions about historical priorities. The returned Polish awards from Ukrainian leaders will be archived rather than presented. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Poland regarding interpretations of their shared history and wartime events. The move is likely to further strain relations between the two countries, key allies in the face of Russian aggression.