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Zelensky stripped of highest Polish honour over WW2 name of army unit (opens original article in a new tab)

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Ukraine's Zelensky has been stripped of Poland's highest honour over Kyiv's decision to name a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, which Poland accuses of wartime atrocities against Poles.

  • Ukraine's Zelensky stripped of Poland's highest honour, Order of the White Eagle
  • Poland criticizes Ukraine's decision to name a military unit after UPA, accusing it of wartime crimes against Poles
  • Ukraine views UPA as national heroes, while Poland sees them as perpetrators of genocide

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