Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has canceled his planned appearance at this week\u2019s Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gda\u0144sk, with Polish Defense Minister W\u0142adys\u0142aw Kosiniak-Kamysz citing the Ukrainian leader\u2019s controversial decision regarding UPA nomenclature as a significant diplomatic hurdle.<\/p>\n
On Tuesday, June 23, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Yuliya Svyrydenko announced she would lead the delegation to the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC 2026) in Gda\u0144sk. Her appointment replaces the previously expected attendance of President Volodymyr Zelensky.<\/p>\n
Polish Defense Minister W\u0142adys\u0142aw Kosiniak-Kamysz characterized the situation as a direct consequence of President Zelensky\u2019s decision to name a military unit after the “Heroes of the UPA.” According to Kosiniak-Kamysz, this move complicates bilateral relations and cannot be overlooked, as it hinders the potential for deeper cooperation in security and economic sectors.<\/p>\n
Kosiniak-Kamysz emphasized that while the current situation is difficult, Poland remains committed to maintaining a strategic partnership with Ukraine, noting that Ukraine serves as a vital security buffer. He stressed that a degree of reflection is now required from the Ukrainian side to repair the damage caused by recent political tensions.<\/p>\n
Despite the diplomatic friction, the Defense Minister indicated that dialogue remains open. He noted that other high-level officials, including Ukraine’s Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal, will still attend the conference, and insisted that the event remains valuable for strengthening the eastern flank of NATO.<\/p>\n
The absence of President Zelensky follows a period of heightened tensions between Warsaw and Kyiv. Last week, Polish President Karol Nawrocki decided to revoke the Order of the White Eagle previously awarded to Zelensky. This action came after the Ukrainian president named a military unit “Heroes of the UPA,” an act that provoked strong domestic backlash in Poland. In response, President Zelensky returned the order to President Nawrocki.<\/p>\n
The URC 2026 conference in Gda\u0144sk, running from June 25\u201326, focuses on economic and defense support for Kyiv. While diplomatic sources previously suggested Zelensky was weighing his attendance, his final decision underscores the ongoing strain in Polish-Ukrainian relations.<\/p>\n
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