Former Ukrainian Presidents Leonid Kuchma and Viktor Yushchenko have relinquished their Order of the White Eagle, Poland’s highest honor. This decision follows a controversial move by Karol Nawrocki, head of the Polish President’s Chancellery, to revoke the same honor from current Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday. Several other Ukrainian politicians had previously renounced the award in protest. The renunciations are a direct response to the stripping of Zelenskyy’s honor, which has sparked criticism from Ukraine and raised questions about Polish-Ukrainian relations. The Polish government has defended the decision regarding Zelenskyy, citing a lack of reciprocity in recognizing Polish figures in Ukraine. The situation highlights growing tensions between the two nations amid the ongoing war in Ukraine and differing historical perspectives. This collective act by former Ukrainian leaders underscores their solidarity with Zelenskyy and disapproval of Poland’s actions.