Poland Demands Revocation of Zelenskyy's Medal Over UPA Tribute
Poland's political leaders are outraged by President Zelenskyy's tribute to the UPA, a WWII-era group accused of mass killings of Poles.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sparked outrage in Poland by paying tribute to the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), a group that fought for independence during WWII but is accused of mass killings of Polish civilians. Polish President Karol Nawrocki has proposed revoking the Order of the White Eagle awarded to Zelenskyy, and other political leaders warn that bilateral relations could deteriorate due to these historical sensitivities.
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What is the UPA?
The Ukrainian Insurgent Army, a WWII-era nationalist group.