Polish President Karol Nawrocki has directly refuted claims made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding the recent revocation of Ukraine’s Order of the White Eagle. Zelensky suggested the decision stemmed from domestic Polish politics. President Nawrocki firmly rejected this assertion, stating the dispute centers solely on differing historical interpretations. Specifically, the conflict revolves around Poland’s rejection of the symbolism associated with Stepan Bandera, a controversial Ukrainian nationalist figure. Nawrocki emphasized the issue is not politically motivated but based on fundamental disagreements over historical events and their representation. The Polish President maintains the revocation is a matter of principle regarding historical memory and national symbols. This exchange highlights ongoing tensions between the two nations regarding their shared history and differing perspectives on sensitive historical figures.