Sławomir Mentzen, leader of the Confederation party in Poland, has publicly criticized the slow response of Karol Nawrocki regarding the revocation of Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Order of the White Eagle. Mentzen stated that threats should not be made unless they can be fulfilled, referencing the ongoing controversy. The dispute stems from the naming of a Ukrainian military unit after figures associated with the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), a group with a controversial history involving Polish civilians during World War II. Mentzen’s comments reflect growing political pressure surrounding the issue and its potential impact on Polish-Ukrainian relations. The situation highlights internal divisions within Poland regarding its support for Ukraine. The President’s office has not yet responded to Mentzen’s criticism. This incident adds complexity to the existing diplomatic challenges between the two nations.
