Andriy Sybiha

Poland's President Karol Nawrocki removed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Order of the White Eagle over a dispute regarding Ukraine's naming of a military unit after the World War II-era Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), which caused tensions due to historical massacres of Poles in Volhynia. Ukrainian officials criticized the move as a strategic error benefiting Russia, while Polish leaders emphasized the need to honor victims of UPA-related atrocities.

Ukraine proposes enhanced drone defense cooperation with Romania following a Russian drone attack on a residential building in Galați. NATO and EU officials condemned the incident as a dangerous escalation.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha rejected calls to ease sanctions on Belarusian potash giant Belaruskali, despite pressure from partners like the United States. He argued that sanctions relief would not weaken Belarus's ties with Russia and instead urged increased pressure on President Alexander Lukashenko's regime.

Ukraine's foreign minister Andriy Sybiha announced that Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya may soon visit Ukraine. Sybiha dismissed Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko's recent remarks about a possible meeting with President Zelensky, stating there are no diplomatic contacts between the countries.