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Poland Revokes Zelensky’s White Eagle Over UPA Renaming

5/31/2026

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Polish President Karol Nawrocki said he will strip Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle after the unit renaming.
On 27 May, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy renamed an elite Special Operations Forces unit “Heroes of the UPA,” sparking a Polish protest.
Polish Foreign Ministry summoned Ukrainian ambassador Vasyl Bodnar and lodged a formal protest, citing damage to Polish historical sensibilities.

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Polish President Karol Nawrocki said he will strip Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle after the unit renaming.
On 27 May, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy renamed an elite Special Operations Forces unit “Heroes of the UPA,” sparking a Polish protest.
Polish Foreign Ministry summoned Ukrainian ambassador Vasyl Bodnar and lodged a formal protest, citing damage to Polish historical sensibilities.