Zbigniew Bogucki, head of the Polish President’s Chancellery, criticized former Ukrainian presidents for returning Polish state decorations. This action is a show of solidarity with current Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, after Karol Nawrocki revoked Zelenskyy’s Order of the White Eagle. Bogucki characterized the move as hypocritical, noting these same individuals continue to seek assistance from Poland. The gesture follows a dispute stemming from historical disagreements and Poland’s support for Ukraine. The situation highlights increasing strain in the relationship between Warsaw and Kyiv. Bogucki described the act as an unnecessary political maneuver by current and former politicians. The incident underscores a growing diplomatic crisis between the two nations.