Poland PM Tusk says political row with Ukraine is a 'strategic mistake'
Tusk said the dispute could harm both countries politically, economically and reputationally as Poland seeks to limit fallout and Russia could benefit.
- On Friday, Polish President Karol Nawrocki stripped Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle, citing Zelenskyy's decision to name a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army.
- The Ukrainian Insurgent Army was responsible for the massacre of up to 100,000 ethnic Polish civilians during World War Two, which Poland's parliament has described as genocide, fueling this historical grievance.
- In response, Zelenskyy returned his decoration by post on Saturday, while three former Ukrainian presidents and several senior officials renounced their own Polish honours in protest, widening the diplomatic rift.
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned on Sunday that the dispute is a "strategic mistake" that harms both sides, urging officials to "minimize the losses and reduce the tension" from the escalating conflict.
- Uncertainty remains regarding Zelenskyy's attendance at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk, with Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announcing Sunday that a report on summit preparations would be submitted Monday.
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Entrepreneurs warn that an escalation of the conflict will lead to a serious economic crisis in both countries. The Polish Council of Entrepreneurs has appealed to its and Ukrainian authorities to immediately end the public conflict and return to pragmatic dialogue. Businesses warn that an escalation could cause serious damage to both countries' economies, as reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing Rzeczpospolita. The Polish business community's stateme…
Conflict between Polish and Ukrainian presidents a "strategic mistake", warns Tusk
Keep our news free from ads and paywalls by making a donation to support our work! Notes from Poland is run by a small editorial team and is published by an independent, non-profit foundation that is funded through donations from our readers. We cannot do what we do without your support. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned that the dispute between Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki, who is aligned with the right-wing opposition, and his …
Tensions between Poland and Ukraine increase after a "insensitive" step by President Volodimir Zelenski triggered a radical decision by the Polish nationalist leader Karol Nawrocki: to withdraw from his Ukrainian counterpart the Order of the White Eagle, Poland's highest state distinction, which had been granted to him after the beginning of the Russian invasion. Poland has played a key role in ensuring the flow of Western aid through its territ…
Volodymyr Zelenskyy wanted to honor Ukrainian soldiers by renaming a military unit. Instead, he caused a diplomatic conflict with Poland. A conflict that puts EU membership at risk.
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n1info.rsPolish Prime Minister Donald Tusk appealed again today for politicians in both Poland and Ukraine to stop fueling the dispute and raising tensions (due to Polish President Karol Nawrocki stripping Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of the Polish Order of the White Eagle), because he believes that it will cost both countries dearly.
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