Poland has stripped Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle, the nation’s highest honor. The decision follows public criticism sparked by Kyiv’s decision to name a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), a controversial organization with a history of wartime atrocities, including the Volhynian Massacre of Polish civilians. The Polish government cited the offense caused to national sentiment as the reason for the revocation. Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the move, calling it “regrettable” and accusing Poland of exploiting the situation for political gain during an election period. The incident highlights growing tensions between the two countries, despite their shared support for Ukraine against Russian aggression. The UPA’s actions during World War II remain a sensitive and painful issue in Polish-Ukrainian relations. This action could potentially strain future cooperation between Warsaw and Kyiv.