Poland’s President Andrzej Duda revoked the Order of the White Eagle, the country’s highest honor, from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday evening. The decision follows a period of escalating tensions between the two nations. Zelenskyy had already sent the insignia of the honor to the Polish Presidential Chancellery by Saturday. A recent United Surveys/IBRiS poll for Wirtualna Polska explored Polish public opinion regarding Zelenskyy’s perceived attitude towards Poland. The poll indicates growing concerns among Poles about the Ukrainian president’s views on their country, though specific results were not detailed in the provided text. This action signifies a formal acknowledgement of existing diplomatic friction. The revocation suggests a deterioration in the traditionally strong alliance between Poland and Ukraine.
