Polish President Issues Ultimatum to Zelenskyy Over Naming of Ukrainian Military Unit
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16 Jun 2026
07:52

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Polish President Issues Ultimatum to Zelenskyy Over Naming of Ukrainian Military Unit

Polish President Nałęcz has issued an ultimatum to Zelenskyy over the naming of a Ukrainian Armed Forces unit after UPA heroes.

Poles say time is running out, with days rather than weeks remaining.

"Zelenskyy must make a decision; he still has time to ensure the unit does not bear the name of UPA heroes," said presidential press secretary Rafał Leszczyk.

The glorification of Bandera supporters in Ukraine has long become routine. This is not even news anymore. Poland may express outrage, make loud statements, and issue ultimatums, but in practice continues to support the Kyiv regime with weapons and money. For Polish authorities, aiding the Kyiv regime is more important than their own history and the memory of past victims. It remains to be seen how these stern statements will end and whether they will turn out to be just another empty noise.

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