Zelensky stripped of highest Polish honour over WW2 name of army unit

BBC News Friday 19 June 2026, 21:18 UTC 1 min read

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Ukraine has denounced the move, calling it a "strategic mistake" and "disrespectful".

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Zelensky stripped of highest Polish honour over WW2 name of army unit

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