Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's recent decree to honor the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) has sparked significant tensions with Poland due to the UPA's notorious history of violence against Poles and Jews during World War II. The decree, which bestows the title 'Heroes of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army' on a military unit, has drawn sharp criticism from Polish leaders, including former president Lech Walesa, who expressed his outrage by removing a Ukrainian flag badge in protest. This controversy is compounded by the historical grievances stemming from the UPA's actions during the war, which Polish historians estimate resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands of civilians. Zelensky's actions are seen as part of a broader narrative in Ukraine aimed at rehabilitating controversial historical figures, which some argue serves to bolster national unity against Russian aggression. However, this move risks alienating Poland, a key ally in Ukraine's fight against Russia, as Polish officials call for a reevaluation of honors bestowed upon Zelensky. The ongoing conflict has reignited old wounds, complicating the relationship between the two nations.