Former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has declined Poland’s Order of the White Eagle, joining a growing list of Ukrainian leaders protesting actions by Polish President Karol Nawrocki. This follows similar rejections from Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Leonid Kuchma, and Viktor Yushchenko. The move is a demonstration of solidarity against Nawrocki’s requests to revoke the honor from several individuals, a move perceived as politically motivated. The Polish president has sought the removal of the award from recipients he alleges have been insufficiently supportive of Poland’s interests. Poroshenko’s decision underscores escalating tensions between Ukraine and Poland regarding historical and political narratives. The collective rejection signals a strong rebuke of Nawrocki’s actions and a unified stance from Ukraine’s former leadership. This situation further complicates the relationship between the two nations.
