Poland’s President has rescinded the Order of Merit from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following a controversial decision to name a Ukrainian army unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). The UPA, a nationalist organization, perpetrated massacres of Polish citizens during World War II, creating deep historical sensitivities. The renaming sparked outrage in Poland, prompting a strong rebuke from Polish officials. President Duda cited the disrespect shown to Polish victims as the reason for the revocation. This action marks a significant escalation in tensions between the two countries, previously strong allies in opposing Russian aggression. The move underscores the complexities of navigating historical memory and its impact on contemporary geopolitical relationships. It remains to be seen how this dispute will affect future cooperation between Poland and Ukraine.