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Zelenskyy angers Poland with WWII-era name for army unit
Zelenskyy angers Poland with WWII-era name for army unit June 7, 2026On May 26, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a decree that a special forces unit of the Ukrainian army was being given the honorary name Heroes of the UPA, explaining that it was "to restore the historical traditions of the national army." However, the decree has created serious tensions with Poland, one of Ukraine's most important allies in the war with Russia. After Nazi Germany attacked the Soviet Union in...
Has Zelenskyy forfeited an honor — and Poland's sympathy?
Has Zelenskyy forfeited an honor — and Poland's sympathy? June 7, 2026On May 26, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a decree that a special forces unit of the Ukrainian army was being given the honorary name Heroes of the UPA, explaining that it was "to restore the historical traditions of the national army." However, the decree has created serious tensions with Poland, one of Ukraine's most important allies in the war with Russia.
The bad blood between Poland and Ukraine left over from World War II
Poland is weighing whether to strip Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of its top honour for renaming an army unit after Ukrainian nationalist insurgents who massacred Poles in World War II. The decision caused a chorus of outrage in Warsaw and led President Karol Nawrocki to call for Zelenskyy to be stripped of the Order of the White Eagle, which he was awarded in 2023. Here's how Poland's and Ukraine's rival interpretations of their complex, shared 20th-century history weigh on...
Poland pushes for permanent US base after Trump troop pivot
Poland on Wednesday announced it had formally asked the United States to establish a permanent military base on its territory, seizing on President Donald Trump’s decision to send an additional 5,000 American troops to the country. Warsaw’s push to have U.S. troops permanently stationed within Poland’s borders comes as Washington’s military commitment to Europe wanes, and as the continent faces a greater threat from Russia. “I have conveyed to U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete...
Poland revives controversial ‘Highway to Hel’ 666 bus route
Poland revives controversial ‘Highway to Hel’ 666 bus route Religious groups have previously accused route operator of ‘spreading satanism’ - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments A controversial route number 666 bus service to the seaside resort of Hel in Poland is to be revived by its operator this summer. The so-called ‘Highway to Hel’ was run by local company PKS Gdynia, but was changed to 669 in 2023 following protests from some religious groups. One organisation had accused the bus company...
Poland to ban phones in schools, restrict access to pornography
Poland to ban phones in schools, restrict access to pornography WARSAW, June 2 : Poland wants to ban under-16s from using mobile phones in schools from September 1 and plans to introduce stricter age verification rules to access pornography, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday. Countries including the Netherlands, South Korea and Italy have banned smartphones in schools due to concerns over their impact on concentration and behaviour. Others have banned - or are considering banning -...
Russian Andreeva beats Poland's Chwalinska to win French Open title
Russian Andreeva beats Poland's Chwalinska to win French Open title Russian eighth seed Mirra Andreeva beat Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6-3 6-2 to win the French Open and capture her maiden Grand Slam title on Saturday. The 19-year-old became the first teenager to win the Roland Garros crown since Poland's Iga Swiatek in 2020. Eighth-ranked Mirra Andreeva ended the run of 114th-ranked Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska with a 6-3, 6-2 victory in the Roland Garros final on Saturday.
Polish President Nawrocki seeks to strip Zelenskyy of Poland's highest honour
Polish President Karol Nawrocki seeks to strip Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the White Eagle, Poland's highest honour, after Zelenskyy named a military unit after a group that led massacres of ethnic Poles during WWII. The move has sparked controversy and raised questions about the relationship between Poland and Ukraine.
Economy: why Poland is booming while eastern Germany falls behind
Eastern Germany risks falling behind, economists warn, while neighbours such as Poland are booming. What sets them apart, and what does the East need to turn things around? The 2026 Competitiveness Report for Eastern Germany warns this year that "the convergence process is in jeopardy".
Why Zelensky’s celebration of WWII-era nationalist guerrillas is causing tension with Poland
Why Zelensky’s celebration of WWII-era nationalist guerrillas is causing tension with Poland Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s decision to name a military unit after a World War II-era militia infamous for massacring Poles and Jews has led to a sharp spike in tensions between Kyiv and Warsaw. Some things are better off staying buried. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a presidential decree on May 26 bestowing the honourary title of “Heroes of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army”,...