Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s intelligence agency, has relinquished his Polish Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit. This action is a direct response to Polish President Karol Nawrocki’s decision to revoke Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Order of the White Eagle. Budanov stated the move by President Nawrocki was a hostile gesture towards the Ukrainian people. The revocation of Zelenskyy’s honor has strained relations between the two countries. No official reason was given by the Polish President for removing the honor from Zelenskyy. This reciprocal action by Budanov signals Ukraine’s disapproval of Poland’s decision and represents a significant diplomatic development. The situation highlights growing tensions between Warsaw and Kyiv.