A senior official in the Ukrainian President’s office, Marcin Przydacz, announced that President Zelenskyy has revoked an honor previously bestowed. The decision, communicated via X (formerly Twitter), stems from a belief that diplomatic dialogue is only valuable when both parties genuinely seek positive outcomes. Przydacz stated that attempts at dialogue used merely to stall for time are unproductive and should be stopped, characterizing recent interactions as such. The statement doesn’t specify to whom the honor was awarded or the specific context of the failed dialogue. This move signals Kyiv’s frustration with perceived insincere negotiation efforts. The Presidential Palace has confirmed the statement, further emphasizing the stance on unproductive talks. This action underscores a hardening of Ukraine’s position regarding negotiations while the conflict continues.