Polish president threatens to strip Ukraine’s Zelenskyy of top state honour

Al Jazeera Friday 29 May 2026, 20:56 UTC 1 min read

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Polish President Andrzej Duda has threatened to strip Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of a top state honour, citing outrage over Zelenskyy's decision to rename an army unit after fighters who killed Poles during World War II. The move has sparked controversy in Poland, with some calling for a boycott of Ukrainian products.

Ukrainian leader's move to rename army unit after fighters who killed Poles in WWII causes 'outrage' in Poland.

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