Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is strategically utilizing the recent dispute regarding a Polish order bestowed upon him, particularly as Ukraine prepares to host the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) in Gdańsk this Thursday and Friday. Both the President’s Chancellery, under President Duda, and Prime Minister Tusk’s office perceive the current unrest as a deliberate tactic by Zelenskyy. The controversy surrounding the order is seen as a calculated move intended to influence the dynamics leading up to the crucial reconstruction conference. The conference will focus on international aid and planning for Ukraine’s recovery. Officials in Poland believe Zelenskyy is attempting to leverage the situation to gain advantage during negotiations. The timing suggests a connection between the dispute and the upcoming discussions on Ukrainian reconstruction efforts.