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.
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that the diplomatic conflict between Poland and Ukraine over historical memory and state awards benefits Russia and urged leaders to reduce tensions.
- Polish President Karol Nawrocki revoked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's Order of the White Eagle after Ukraine honored a military unit linked to the controversial Ukrainian Insurgent Army, which Poland associates with World War II civilian massacres.
- Senior Ukrainian officials, including Kyrylo Budanov and Andrii Sybiha, returned their Polish state awards in protest, calling Poland's actions unfriendly and a strategic mistake.
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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.
The conflict between politicians in Poland and Ukraine is a strategic mistake and will affect both sides, noted, on Sunday, on X, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, in an attempt to calm a dispute triggered by a historical controversy...
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