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Top Ukrainian officials return Polish awards in row over WWII massacres (opens original article in a new tab)

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Top Ukrainian officials returned Polish awards after President Zelensky was stripped of Poland's highest honor over his decision to name a military unit after the UPA, which was involved in WWII massacres against Poles.

  • Ukrainian officials return Polish awards after Zelensky stripped of Poland's highest honor
  • Poland's president strips Zelensky of Order of the White Eagle over UPA designation
  • Ukrainian officials claim Poland's move benefits Russia and undermines historical reconciliation
  • UPA accused of WWII massacres against Poles, with Poland recognizing UPA crimes as genocide

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