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Polish and Ukrainian presidents met at the NATO summit but failed to resolve their dispute over the UPA legacy, which continues to strain relations. Both emphasized Russia as a shared security threat and agreed to maintain dialogue.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor highlighted past security concerns over Adani's proposed stake transfer in Vizhinjam port, noting the project failed to secure bidders multiple times under UPA and NDA governments due to fears of Chinese company involvement.

Analysts suggest the Polish-Ukrainian WWII-era dispute is being leveraged in Poland's 2027 election rhetoric, combining historical tensions with current political strategies. The conflict escalated after Zelensky named a Ukrainian unit after a figure linked to the UPA, triggering a Polish backlash and the revocation of a state honor.

Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz warned Ukraine that continued honoring OUN and UPA figures, including Stepan Bandera, could obstruct EU accession. Poland will not send its remaining MiG-29 jets to Ukraine due to a stalled drone technology deal.

Poland and Ukraine held the annual Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdansk without Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, amid tensions over historical disputes. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged reconciliation and EU readiness from Ukraine, while Kyiv sent Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. The conference focused on post-war reconstruction needs and Poland's role in supporting Ukraine.

Poland's Karol Nawrocki stripped Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of Poland's highest honor due to Ukraine's approval of naming a military unit after the UPA. Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha responded by returning a Polish award received in 2022, calling the decision a strategic mistake that benefits Moscow.

The BJP supports the NDA's development agenda and criticizes the UPA's corruption record. The article highlights the party's endorsement of its coalition's policies while condemning the previous government's governance.

President Zelensky granted a military unit the honorary title 'Heroes of the UPA,' prompting Polish backlash over historical tensions related to the Volhynia massacres. Polish President Karol Nawrocki has initiated a process to potentially revoke Zelensky's Order of the White Eagle, with analysts warning this could harm Poland's strategic position.

Ukraine's decision to honor the UPA with the title 'Heroes of the UPA' has caused tensions with Poland, where the UPA is linked to wartime massacres of Polish civilians. Ukrainian defenders argue the UPA represents their independence struggle, while critics view the dispute as a barrier to closer ties despite shared goals against Russia.

Polish President Karol Nawrocki is considering revoking Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Order of the White Eagle after Ukraine honored a military unit linked to the UPA, a nationalist force accused of massacring Poles during World War II. The dispute reflects ongoing historical tensions, though both nations emphasize maintaining cooperation against Russia.

Shivraj Tangadagi claims there is no petrol in the country and reminds BJP leaders of their protests with LPG cylinders when cooking gas prices were increased during the UPA tenure.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy granted an elite military unit the honorary title 'Heroes of the UPA', prompting a diplomatic dispute with Poland. Ukraine views the UPA as independence fighters, while Poland associates it with wartime massacres of Polish civilians, reflecting historical tensions and shifts in Ukrainian wartime nationalism.