Synopsis Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy returned a state decoration awarded by Poland after Warsaw revoked it over the renaming of a military unit honouring Ukrainian
Synopsis Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy returned a state decoration awarded by Poland after Warsaw revoked it over the renaming of a military unit honouring Ukrainian insurgents accused of massacring Poles during World War Two. Zelenskiy stated the award was for the Ukrainian people and army, while his chief of staff called the move a 'gift' for Russia.
Published: June 20, 2026 โข 9:42 PM IST ยท Updated: June 20, 2026 โข 10:06 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy returned a state decoration awarded by Poland after Warsaw revoked it over the renaming of a military unit honouring Ukrainian insurgents accused of massacring Poles during World War Two.
Zelenskiy stated the award was for the Ukrainian people and army, while his chief of staff called the move a 'gift' for Russia.