Politics

Ukrainian officials return Polish awards in deepening feud over Zelenskyy snub

Ammar Anwer

20.06.2026, 09:35

Kyrylo Budanov, head of Zelenskyy’s office, said on Saturday that he was giving up the Officer’s Cross of the Order of Merit. — Ukrainian ex-president Leonid Kuchma. PAP/Photoshot

Nawrocki stripped Zelenskyy of Poland’s top honor over a decree honoring the UPA.