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Zelenskyy and Nawrocki met on sidelines of NATO summit: It is important for countries to maintain mutual understanding The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and the President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, held a meeting on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara on 8 July. The talks took place for the first time since the Ukrainian leader was stripped of the Order of the White Eagle following the... 2 559 12 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship Nawrocki–Zelenskyy meeting
Nawrocki criticised Budanov for his comments about ’escalation’ ahead of anniversary of Volyn tragedy Bartosz Grodecki, Head of the National Security Bureau of Poland, has described as "irresponsible" the statements made by Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, to the effect that Warsaw is preparing a "series of escalatory measures" ahead of 11 July – the anniversary of... 2 331 72 Previously in trend: Volyn tragedy Poland and Ukraine relationship
Ukraine is keen to have equal, mutually beneficial and strategic relations with Poland, - Sybiha Ukraine is keen to cement equal, mutually beneficial and strategic relations with Poland, and "we are destined to have such relations". 400 3 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship
"It is worth reminding Poles that Home Army and UPA were even allies at one point," - Sytnyk Ukraine and Poland should focus on the challenges they face together and not allow Russia to use historical disputes to undermine bilateral relations 2 900 9 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship
Dispute has arisen in Poland between government and president over transfer of Patriot missiles to Ukraine A public dispute is ongoing in Poland between President Karol Nawrocki and the government over the transfer of PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine for use with the Patriot air defence systems. Government officials have exchanged mutual accusations regarding who made this decision and who bears... 3 717 20 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship
Nawrocki does not plan to meet with Zelenskyy at NATO summit Poland’s leader, Karol Nawrocki, has no meetings scheduled with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, at the NATO summit. 1 652 20 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship
Bohdan Lepkyi’s grave desecrated in Kraków: Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry calls it provocation. PHOTO On the night of 5 July, at the Rakowicki Cemetery in Kraków, unknown individuals vandalised the grave of the eminent Ukrainian writer, scholar and professor Bohdan Lepkyi, stealing a bas-relief from his headstone. 5 992 42 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship
Ukraine will not join EU without changing historical policy, - Polish opposition leader Kaczynski The leader of Poland's Law and Justice Party, Jarosław Kaczyński, called for blocking Ukraine's accession to the EU until Kyiv changes its policy toward the OUN and the UIA. 8 585 213 Previously in trend: Ukraine EU accession Poland and Ukraine relationship
Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski on glorification of Bandera in Ukraine: For us, it is as if monuments to Himmler stood in Germany Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski compared the glorification of Stepan Bandera in Ukraine to the erection of monuments to Nazi leaders Heinrich Himmler or Hermann Göring in modern Germany. 26 044 101 Previously in trend: Ukraine EU accession Poland and Ukraine relationship
Sybiha offers Poland "package of crisis-response steps" to improve relations with Ukraine Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha held talks with Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski during an official visit to Warsaw. The Ukrainian side presented a set of crisis-response measures between the two neighboring countries. 4 255 31 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship
There will be no more "friendly attitude" from Poland, Zelenskyy must find way out, Tusk says Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Warsaw is ending its policy of unilateral concessions and "friendly attitude" amid the current tensions in bilateral relations with Ukraine. 17 707 173 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship
Poland disposes of MiG-29 fighters promised to Ukraine after refusal to share drone technology The Ministry of Defense of Poland has decided to gradually phase out its MiG-29 fighter jets, which Warsaw had promised to send to Ukraine in exchange for drone technology; however, the deal fell through. 18 925 219 Previously in trend: Ukraine’s need for Polish MiG-29s Poland and Ukraine relationship
Ukraine is not sharing drone technology with Poland due to historical disputes, - Kosiniak-Kamysz Poland believes that Ukraine is not sharing drone technology with them due to a historical dispute. 14 415 102 Previously in trend: assistance to Ukraine from Poland Poland and Ukraine relationship
Ukraine is set to propose to Poland that shared hero – General Bezruchko of Ukrainian People’s Republic – be inducted into National Pantheon, - media Ukraine’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Andrii Sybiha, is travelling to Warsaw with a compromise package of proposals after the Verkhovna Rada passed a law on the Ukrainian National Pantheon on Wednesday, which sparked a new diplomatic crisis between the two countries. 4 397 39 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship Pantheon of prominent Ukrainians
Nawrocki described passing of law on National Pantheon of Ukraine as ’escalation’ The Office of the President of Poland, headed by Karol Nawrocki, has criticised the Verkhovna Rada’s adoption of the law establishing the Ukrainian National Pantheon. 4 287 74 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship
Poland warned that Russia could take advantage of tensions with Ukraine Russia has stepped up its disinformation campaigns to heighten tensions between Poland and Ukraine and to undermine Ukrainian refugees’ trust in the authorities in Kyiv. 2 136 47 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship
Will European Parliament support former Polish PM Morawiecki’s call to recognize UPA as "Nazi organization"? Vote in Censor.NET’s Telegram channel Polish MEPs from the European Conservatives and Reformists party are demanding that UPA (Ukrainian Insurgent Army) be recognized as a "Nazi organization." 2 814 46 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship Scandal involving unit named after Heroes of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army
Nawrocki may limit his contact with Zelenskyy over law on Ukrainian National Pantheon, - media The President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, is considering the possibility of significantly restricting bilateral contacts with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, against the backdrop of escalating tensions in relations due to historical disputes between the two countries. 4 640 107 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship Nawrocki–Zelenskyy meeting
Former Polish Prime Minister Morawiecki has donated Ukrainian medal to museum dedicated to victims of the Volyn tragedy, - media reports Former Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has donated the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, which he received from Ukraine, to the Museum of Remembrance for the Victims of the Volyn Tragedy in Chełm, Poland. 3 263 45 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship
Sikorski calls Nawrocki’s decision to take away Order of the White Eagle from Zelenskyy "inadequate": "They humiliated the president personally" Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said that President Karol Nawrocki’s decision to take away the Order of the White Eagle from Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy was "inadequate." He believes that such a step humiliated the Ukrainian president. 5 172 65 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship Scandal involving unit named after Heroes of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army
Dispute over orders with Ukraine is "somewhat pointless," Polish MFA says The Polish Foreign Ministry has sharply criticized the actions of President Karol Nawrocki regarding stripping Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle, calling the conflict "pointless." 3 423 17 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship Scandal involving unit named after Heroes of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army
Ukrainians and Poles are friends in Europe who can build future - Tusk Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that Ukrainians and Poles can build a future based on truth, mutual respect, and an understanding of history. 1 226 26 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship
Polish media have revealed two hidden motives behind Nawrocki’s decision to take Order of White Eagle from Zelenskyy The decision by Polish President Karol Nawrocki to strip Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle a week before the Conference on the Reconstruction of Ukraine in Gdańsk was driven purely by domestic political considerations. 19 555 80 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship
90% support constructive approach to resolving historical disputes with Poland, - KIIS poll. INFOGRAPHICS Most Ukrainian citizens express a desire for constructive cooperation with Poland in resolving historical disputes. 2 826 78 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship
Ukrainians in Poland are increasingly being denied temporary protection, - media In some local authorities (gminas) in Poland, there has been an increase in the number of cases where Ukrainian citizens are being denied temporary protection status (PESEL UKR). Instead, they are being issued with a PESEL number marked ‘NUE’, which classifies the individual as an ordinary... 13 150 117 Previously in trend: Ukrainians in Poland Poland and Ukraine relationship
Tusk calls Zelenskyy’s absence from conference gesture of de-escalation Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he is in contact with Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko regarding her participation in the conference in Gdansk. 14 042 69 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship
Polish government supports direct dialogue with Ukraine without intermediaries Polish government spokesperson Adam Szlapka said that Warsaw does not need intermediaries to settle relations with Ukraine amid the latest conflict. 3 030 24 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship
Zelenskyy on relations with Poland: Constructiveness is important President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed the importance of constructive relations with Poland. 2 068 37 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship
Ukraine is working to reduce tensions in relations with Poland – MFA The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine said that Kyiv is in constant contact with Poland through diplomatic channels and supports easing emotions. 981 15 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship
Poland’s interest lies in building relations with Ukraine based on vision of future, rather than on traumas of past, - Tusk Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk believes that it is in his country’s long-term interest to build the best possible relations with Ukraine, based on a vision of a shared future rather than on the traumas of the past. 2 480 37 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship
Dispute between Poland and Ukraine plays only into hands of aggressor Russia – European Commission The diplomatic conflict between the leadership of Poland and Ukraine is seriously undermining European unity and plays solely into the hands of the aggressor state, Russia. 814 19 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship
Nawrocki’s office announced deterioration in relations with Ukraine due to Kyiv’s decision The office of Polish President Karol Nawrocki believes that Kyiv is responsible for the deterioration of Polish-Ukrainian relations. 9 466 123 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship
Order of White Eagle, which Zelenskyy returned by post, has already been received. It will be placed in safekeeping, - Nawrocki’s spokesperson Rafal Leskiewicz, the spokesperson for the President of Poland, has stated that the Order of the White Eagle, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sent via "Nova Poshta", has now been received. 7 015 81 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship Scandal involving unit named after Heroes of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army
Ukraine has cancelled meeting between Zelenskyy and Nawrocki, - Przydacz, head of International Policy Bureau Marcin Przydacz, Head of the Polish President’s Office for International Policy, stated that Ukraine had declined a meeting between Zelenskyy and Nawrocki. 12 294 137 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship
Nawrocki responded to Zelenskyy regarding situation with order: ’This is not matter of Polish domestic policy’ Polish President Karol Nawrocki has commented on the remarks made by Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who stated that the situation regarding the revocation of his Order of the White Eagle was linked to internal political struggles in Poland. 19 860 169 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship
Decision on Zelenskyy’s participation in conference in Gdańsk has not yet been made, - Lytvyn The question of whether Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will participate in the Ukraine Reconstruction Conference (URC2026), scheduled for June 25–26 in Gdańsk, Poland, is currently under discussion. 1 777 17 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship
Poland has criticized Ukraine’s return of Polish awards Zbigniew Bogucki, head of the Polish President’s Office, stated that Ukrainian officials are forgetting Poland’s assistance by returning state honors. 15 213 170 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship
Order of discord: what is known about diplomatic row between Ukraine and Poland? On 26 May 2026, a new diplomatic row broke out between Ukraine and Poland. This time, however, the cause was not grain, the border, Ukraine’s EU accession or exhumation work. It came down to state honours. 5 195 56 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship
White Eagle Order scandal: Poland explains its position on Zelenskyy, Mussolini and Schröder Poland has stated that the Order of the White Eagle is not revoked posthumously, so the award remains with Benito Mussolini and Catherine II. As for former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder, he has not committed any acts that would warrant the revocation of his award. 14 962 152 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship
Nawrocki is doing what Orbán did, this story will end badly, - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has linked the decision by Polish leader Karol Nawrocki to strip him of the Order of the White Eagle to internal political struggles in Poland. 10 540 93 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship
Zvarych, Ukraine’s Ambassador to Poland, has declined Polish honour in protest The Ukrainian Ambassador to the Czech Republic and former Ukrainian Ambassador to Poland (2022–24), Vasyl Zvarych, has declined the Polish Order of the Commander’s Cross with Star ‘For Merit’. 3 149 37 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship Scandal involving unit named after Heroes of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army
Further involvement of politicians in Ukraine and Poland in conflict is strategic mistake, - Tusk The Polish Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, has stated that the involvement of politicians in Ukraine and Poland in the conflict between the two countries is a "strategic mistake" from which everyone stands to lose. 8 518 128 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship
Nawrocki’s decision to strip Zelenskyy of order weakens Poland’s international standing, - Economy Minister Domanski The decision by Polish President Karol Nawrocki to strip Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle weakens Poland’s international standing. 7 394 60 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship
Former Prime Minister Hroisman is also returning Polish honour to Nawrocki: as sign of solidarity with Ukraine and President. PHOTOS Former Prime Minister Volodymyr Hroisman is returning the Knight’s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland as a sign of solidarity with Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. 5 778 74 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship
Zelenskyy will make decision on conference in Gdansk after tomorrow’s report, - Sybiha Tomorrow, June 22, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hear a report on preparations for the conference on Ukraine’s recovery, scheduled to take place in Gdańsk on June 25–26. 5 414 35 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship
Ukraine did not seek escalation in relations with Poland, we will mirror all steps, - Sybiha Ukraine did not seek to create such tensions in its bilateral relations with Poland. 3 988 64 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship
Poroshenko, following in footsteps of Kuchma and Yushchenko, has declined Order of White Eagle: "Award was given to Ukrainians, not to heads of state" The fifth President of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko, has declined the Polish Order of the White Eagle following the decision by Polish President Karol Nawrocki to strip Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the honour. 17 717 222 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship Scandal involving unit named after Heroes of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army
Kuchma declined Polish Order of White Eagle The second President of Ukraine, Leonid Kuchma, has declined the Polish Order of the White Eagle, which he was awarded in 1997. The reason for this was Warsaw’s decision to strip the current President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, of this honour. 9 158 146 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship Scandal involving unit named after Heroes of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army
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