Poland and Ukraine’s difficult history creates political minefield for Tusk (opens original article in a new tab)

Poland's diplomatic crisis with Ukraine over historical disputes risks complicating Ukraine's path to EU membership and reconstruction efforts.

• Poland's president stripped Ukraine's Zelenskyy of top honor over dispute about army unit naming
• Zelenskyy skipped Ukraine Reconstruction Conference in Gdansk to avoid tensions
• Tusk's government faces challenge balancing pro-European stance with rising Polish negativity toward Ukraine
• Poland's political tensions could hinder Ukraine's EU membership prospects