Zelenskyy sent Navrotsky the Order of the White Eagle via Nova Poshta
“Yesterday, the President of Poland noted that the Order of the White Eagle is no ordinary award. It is a symbol of the highest trust bestowed by the Republic of Poland. It signifies a special bond with the Polish state and the people’s deep gratitude. Such a symbol requires not only merit but also respect for the values that form the foundation of our community. Therefore, if it is believed that this special symbol can remain with Catherine the Great, Benito Mussolini, and Gerhard Schröder, then we in Ukraine will not dispute this. “Ukraine is grateful to the Polish people for their support and cooperation, which plays a significant role in the struggle for our and your independence from Russia,” our president wrote.
“Ukraine is grateful to all peoples, states, and leaders who will continue to stand with us on the path to defending freedom and who, together with Ukraine, will serve as guarantors of postwar peace in Europe and a new, genuine security.
Ukraine will remain open to all meaningful forms of cooperation with Poland in order to prevent misinterpretations of the complex and painful chapters of our peoples’ past and to ensure due respect for all the innocent victims of the 20th century. And we Ukrainians are doing everything in our power to ensure that Europe does not lose out in this century. We believed that the Order of the White Eagle in 2023 was intended specifically for the Ukrainian people and our army. That is what was said at the time. Today, I sent the Order to the President of Poland. I believe the future will confirm the respect for Ukrainians. Glory to Ukraine!” our president wrote on Facebook.
It should be noted that the decision to revoke Poland’s highest state award, the Order of the White Eagle, from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is not a unilateral act by the president. Under Polish procedure, the president may initiate the revocation of an award, but the corresponding act requires the countersignature (co-signature) of the Polish prime minister.
In response to the Polish president’s actions, Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga stated that he would return his state award to Poland.
Dnipro Mayor Boris Filatov reacted to Polish President Karol Navrotsky’s decision to revoke Poland’s highest state award, the Order of the White Eagle, from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He called the Polish leader a liar and a manipulator.
