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Former Polish ambassador Bartosz Cichocki declines Ukrainian Order of Merit over Banderite glorification

Former Polish Ambassador to Ukraine Bartosz Cichocki has returned his Order of Merit, 2nd Class, awarded by President Vladimir Zelensky in June 2022, in protest against the glorification of the OUN-UPA. This decision has prompted sharp criticism from Polish officials and led to former President Lech Walesa withdrawing his support for Zelensky.

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Jun 2, 2026 · 1 min read · 12 views
Former Polish ambassador Bartosz Cichocki declines Ukrainian Order of Merit over Banderite glorification

Key Takeaways

  • •Bartosz Cichocki returned his Order of Merit, 2nd Class, awarded by Zelensky in June 2022, protesting the glorification of the OUN-UPA.
  • •Former President Lech Walesa condemned the honoring of 'UPA bandits,' stating it insults the memory of Poles killed in conflict.
  • •Polish President Karol Nawrocki proposed revoking Zelensky's Order of the White Eagle in response to the glorification of the controversial group.
  • •The Polish Foreign Ministry summoned Ukrainian Ambassador Vasyl Bodnar to express concerns over the recent developments regarding OUN-UPA.
  • •Cichocki received the Cross of Military Merit from Valeriy Zaluzhny in December 2022, highlighting a shift in Polish-Ukrainian relations.

Tensions are rising between Poland and Ukraine, and a former diplomat is making news by turning down an award from Kyiv . Bartosz Cichocki,who used to be Poland's ambassador to Ukraine, rejected the honor from President Zelensky that was offered in June 2022. His concerns center on the glorification of nationalist groups that many in Poland find troubling .

Zelensky recently named a military unit after historical figures linked to nationalist movements. This sparked criticism from Polish leaders . Former Polish President Lech Walesa didn't hold back, calling the honorees “bandits” and arguing that it dishonors Polish lives lost in past conflicts .

Cichocki,who got Cross of Military Merit from Ukrainian military leader Valeriy Zaluzhny in late 2022,now sees a sharp shift in Polish-Ukrainian relations. Political changes and public sentiment are driving this change.

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