Russia hails Poland’s move against ‘Nazi-worshipping’ Zelensky
Ex-President Dmitry Medvedev and Senator Andrey Klishas welcomed Poland stripping Vladimir Zelensky of a state honor over Nazi glorification Read Full Article at RT.com
TL;DR
- Poland has revoked the Order of the White Eagle, its highest state honor, from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
- The decision follows Kiev's naming of a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), which Poland holds responsible for WWII massacres of Poles and Jews.
- Polish President Karol Nawrocki stated that "historical truth is not and can never be a bargaining chip."
- Russian officials, including Dmitry Medvedev and Senator Andrey Klishas, welcomed Poland's decision, linking it to the glorification of Nazi criminals.
- Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga condemned the move as a "strategic mistake" from which only Moscow benefits and announced he would return a Polish state award.