Poland's President Karol Nawrocki revoked the country's highest honor from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday, escalating a World War II-era dispute between the two allies. The conflict stems from Zelensky's recent decision to name a Ukrainian military unit after a wartime insurgent army that committed massacres against Polish civilians. The move undermines efforts by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk to maintain allied solidarity during Russia's invasion of Ukraine. According to France 24, the decision reflects deep historical grievances that continue to strain the relationship, even as both nations face a shared security threat.

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