Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly displayed himself packaging and returning Poland’s highest honor, the Order of the White Eagle. This action follows a dispute sparked by Ukraine’s naming of a military unit after controversial nationalist figures responsible for the wartime massacre of Poles during World War II. Polish President Karol Nawrocki, a nationalist politician, announced Zelenskyy would be stripped of the honor in response. Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrij Sybiha condemned Poland’s reaction, asserting that Russia benefits from the escalating tensions. The incident highlights a sensitive historical issue and strains relations between the two nations, both allies against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The move risks undermining the united front against Russian aggression, according to Ukrainian officials. The Order of the White Eagle was bestowed upon Zelenskyy in 2022 for his efforts in supporting Ukraine.