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Ukraine and Poland’s bitter dispute over the past casts a shadow over current relations
Separately, Ukraine and Poland are in the middle of a bitter dispute over Kiev’s decision to name a contemporary Ukrainian army unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA).
Poland blames ethnic murders of up to 100,000 Poles in Volhynia and Eastern Galicia during World War II – and the law was passed in 2016 parliamentary resolution calling it genocide – but are celebrated in Ukraine for their fight for Ukrainian independence and resistance against Soviet forces.
on friday, Polish President Karol Nawrocki stripped Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the country’s highest honor in retaliation for this action, He also encouraged three former Ukrainian presidents and other high-ranking officials to return state awards to Poland.
Nawrocki announced his decision on Friday night in question:
“Poland has repeatedly signaled to the Ukrainian side the special importance of this issue. We conveyed our attitude and expectation that the consequences of this decision in terms of relations between our states be re-evaluated. Ultimately, the Ukrainian side’s attitude did not change. History should not hinder the future, but a good future can only be built on facts.”
In an interview broadcast on X last night, Zelenskyy said Ukraine and Poland “cannot be anything other than partners and friends.” but he warned that a political struggle could result in “a very dangerous escalation”.
But he blamed the Polish president for the conflict, claiming he was engaged in political maneuvering ahead of Poland’s 2027 parliamentary elections.
“Our soldiers choose a heroic name for their unit, and as president and commander in chief, I must support them,” he said. “Without Ukraine, no one can defend Poland. “This is absolutely impossible.”
Donald Tusk, Poland’s pro-European prime minister – who previously distanced himself from Nawrocki’s decision – He said reigniting old disputes was a “strategic mistake” “This will harm both parties: business-wise, geopolitically and reputationally.”
Zelenskyy was expected to attend the Ukraine Rescue Conference in Gdańsk, Poland, later this week, but that is no longer certain, putting his hosts in the potentially embarrassing position of having to talk about Ukraine without their leader present.
One to watch this week.
Morning opening: Ukrainian drones briefly disrupt Moscow’s airports as Zelenskyy vows to ‘bring the war back to Russia’
Yakup Krupa
The seizure of approximately 60 Ukrainian drones heading to Moscow last night caused the capital’s airports to briefly suspend operations during the attack.
In total, Russia reportedly shot down more than 300 drones across the country.
Meanwhile, Three members of a family died in a Russian drone attack, They included a 13-year-old boy in Ukraine’s northern Sumy region, regional prosecutors said, according to Reuters.
Last night, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview that “our defense industry, our defense forces … have begun the process of bringing the war back to Russia.”
“The Russians attack us every day, and we will respond every day. Our response will get stronger every day.”
like that final sign of momentum change Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, as discussed by G7 and EU leaders last week.
Elsewhere, I will be clearly With an eye on the UK, where Prime Minister Keir Starmer could announce plans to leave office today. On the eve of the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum in 2016.
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But I will be too We’re looking at another day of extreme temperatures in Europetwo high-profile diplomatic controversy Conversations between Trump and Italy’s Meloni and Zelenskyy with Poland’s Nawrocki and other news lines from around the continent.
His Monday, June 22, 2026his Yakup Krupa here and this Europe Live.
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