Zelenskyy's chief of staff renounces Polish medal as WWII dispute deepens (opens original article in a new tab)

Zelenskyy's chief of staff renounces a Polish medal as tensions rise over Ukraine's naming of a military unit linked to controversial WWII history, prompting Poland to revoke a top honor for Zelenskyy.

• Zelenskyy's chief of staff renounces Polish medal in response to Poland stripping Zelenskyy of Order of the White Eagle.
• Poland revoked the honor over Ukraine's naming of a military unit 'Heroes of the UPA,' which Poland associates with WWII massacres of Polish civilians.
• Ukrainian officials called Poland's move a 'strategic error,' while Polish PM urged conciliatory resolution of the dispute.