Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sharply criticized Polish President Karol Nawrocki for revoking the country's highest state honor, attributing the move to domestic political considerations rather than bilateral relations.
Zelensky compared Nawrocki's actions to those of former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, suggesting a similar pattern of political calculation.
The remarks highlight a deepening rift between Kyiv and Warsaw, a relationship that has been a cornerstone of Ukraine's Western support since the full-scale invasion began.
The diplomatic friction comes as Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has publicly urged both Russia and Ukraine to pursue a negotiated settlement, declaring that a decisive military victory for either side is no longer realistic.
Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine of escalating attacks on civilian infrastructure, further complicating the geopolitical landscape.
Tensions between Ukraine and Poland have been simmering over issues ranging from grain imports to historical disputes.