Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has returned Poland’s Order of the White Eagle to Polish President Andrzej Duda via postal mail, a symbolic act following a recent decision by a Polish official to revoke the honor. The move intensifies a growing diplomatic rift between the two nations, stemming from disagreements over agricultural imports and historical issues. Earlier, Karol Nawrocki, head of the Polish President’s Chancellery, announced the rescission of the award, citing perceived unfairness in Ukraine’s agricultural policies affecting Polish farmers. The Ukrainian side has criticized the decision as politically motivated and lacking legal basis. Photos released by the Ukrainian presidency show the order being packaged for shipment. This reciprocal action signals a further deterioration in relations between Kyiv and Warsaw, key allies since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The situation raises concerns about future cooperation on critical issues, including military and economic support.
