President Volodymyr Zelenskiy took steps to repair a rift with key ally Poland over his decision in May to name a Ukrainian army unit in honour of World War Two fighters who killed Poles.

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Volodymyr Zelenskiy

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Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:51:23 GMT · 1h 53m ago

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A diplomatic rift occurred due to President Zelenskiy's decision to honor World War Two fighters who killed Poles.

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Steps are being taken to repair diplomatic ties between Ukraine and Poland following a dispute over the naming of a Ukrainian army unit.

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The Straits Times
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/ukraines-zelenskiy-aims-to-improve-ties-with-poland-after-row-over-military-honour
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