Main
News
Politics
Former Sejm MP returned his award following a decision concerning Zelenskyy

Former Sejm MP returned his award following a decision concerning Zelenskyy

Inna Kramarchuk Journalist

21 June 2026, 18:00

Former Sejm MP returned his award following a decision concerning Zelenskyy

Piotr Fogler, a former member of the Polish Sejm, has declined his state honour — the ‘Gold Cross of Merit’. He stated that he was returning the award in protest against Polish President Karol Nawrocki’s decision regarding Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s order

Fogler wrote about this on social media.

Why Fogler returned the award

The former Polish MP stated that his decision was specifically linked to the revocation of the order by the President of Ukraine. He emphasised that this move was not directed against the president who had originally awarded him the honour, but was a protest against the actions of Poland’s current leadership.

“I am symbolically returning my award in protest against the decision to revoke the order awarded by the President of Ukraine, who is fighting for Ukraine,” Fogler wrote.

He also sharply criticised Karol Nawrocki, stating that he did not agree with his political decisions.

Background

Earlier, Polish President Karol Nawrocki decided to strip Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle due to the situation regarding the name of one of the Ukrainian military units, which was named in honour of the UPA. Following this, a number of Ukrainian politicians and officials announced that they were returning their Polish honours.

Follow us on our Telegram channel

European Union

Politics

More

Protests have broken out in Albania over Jared Kushner’s resort project

Protests have broken out in Albania over Jared Kushner’s resort project

In Tirana, the capital of Albania, thousands of people took to the streets to protest against the construction of a holiday resort on the country’s southern coast. The project is backed by a company owned by Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump

A ‘deputy’ of the occupying authorities in the Kherson region has been sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment

A ‘deputy’ of the occupying authorities in the Kherson region has been sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment

The Kherson City Court has found local resident Oleksandr Fomin guilty in absentia of collaboration for having joined the illegally established occupying ‘Kherson Regional Duma’. He has been sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment

Keir Starmer may announce his resignation as British Prime Minister on 22 June

Keir Starmer may announce his resignation as British Prime Minister on 22 June

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer may soon announce a timetable for his departure from office amid an internal crisis within the Labour Party

Bessent advised Trump not to receive Zelenskyy in the Oval Office

Bessent advised Trump not to receive Zelenskyy in the Oval Office

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent advised Donald Trump not to receive Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office ahead of the controversial meeting at the White House

Hungary has changed its stance on Ukraine’s accession to the EU: what Magyar said

Hungary has changed its stance on Ukraine’s accession to the EU: what Magyar said

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced a change in Budapest’s approach to the issue of Ukraine’s accession to the European Union. According to him, the country supports Ukraine’s European path, but the process must take place in accordance with rules that are the same for all candidates

Society

More

In the Rivne region, a 13-year-old boy drowned in the Horyn River: details of the tragedy

In the Rivne region, a 13-year-old boy drowned in the Horyn River: details of the tragedy

A 13-year-old boy, who had been reported missing, has died in the Rivne region. The child’s body was found in the Horyn River near the village of Tsepcevychi

Prince William has turned 44

Prince William has turned 44

Prince William, the Prince of Wales, is celebrating his 44th birthday. To mark the occasion, the royal family has released a new family photograph of the future King of the United Kingdom

Protests have broken out in Albania over Jared Kushner’s resort project

Protests have broken out in Albania over Jared Kushner’s resort project

In Tirana, the capital of Albania, thousands of people took to the streets to protest against the construction of a holiday resort on the country’s southern coast. The project is backed by a company owned by Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump

A ‘deputy’ of the occupying authorities in the Kherson region has been sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment

A ‘deputy’ of the occupying authorities in the Kherson region has been sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment

The Kherson City Court has found local resident Oleksandr Fomin guilty in absentia of collaboration for having joined the illegally established occupying ‘Kherson Regional Duma’. He has been sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment

Payments ahead of Independence Day 2026: what has changed

Payments ahead of Independence Day 2026: what has changed

In 2026, Ukraine expanded the list of categories of citizens who will automatically receive a one-off cash payment to mark Independence Day

Events

More

In the Rivne region, a 13-year-old boy drowned in the Horyn River: details of the tragedy

In the Rivne region, a 13-year-old boy drowned in the Horyn River: details of the tragedy

A 13-year-old boy, who had been reported missing, has died in the Rivne region. The child’s body was found in the Horyn River near the village of Tsepcevychi

Prince William has turned 44

Prince William has turned 44

Prince William, the Prince of Wales, is celebrating his 44th birthday. To mark the occasion, the royal family has released a new family photograph of the future King of the United Kingdom

KyivPride 2026 brought together thousands of people in the centre of Kyiv

KyivPride 2026 brought together thousands of people in the centre of Kyiv

On Saturday, 21 June, the tenth ‘KyivPride’ Equality March took place in the centre of Kyiv. Thousands of participants took to the streets in support of human rights and the LGBTIQ+ community. At the same time, the ‘March of Tradition’ took place in the capital, with participants voicing their support for traditional family values

Zelenskyy congratulated Ukrainians on Father’s Day

Zelenskyy congratulated Ukrainians on Father’s Day

On Father’s Day, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed Ukrainian fathers and emphasised their special role during the war

KAB strikes on Zaporizhzhia on 20 June: five people killed, others injured

KAB strikes on Zaporizhzhia on 20 June: five people killed, others injured

On the evening of 20 June, Russian forces launched a massive attack on Zaporizhzhia using guided aerial bombs. At least five people were killed as a result of the strikes

World

More

Protests have broken out in Albania over Jared Kushner’s resort project

Protests have broken out in Albania over Jared Kushner’s resort project

In Tirana, the capital of Albania, thousands of people took to the streets to protest against the construction of a holiday resort on the country’s southern coast. The project is backed by a company owned by Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump

Keir Starmer may announce his resignation as British Prime Minister on 22 June

Keir Starmer may announce his resignation as British Prime Minister on 22 June

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer may soon announce a timetable for his departure from office amid an internal crisis within the Labour Party

Bessent advised Trump not to receive Zelenskyy in the Oval Office

Bessent advised Trump not to receive Zelenskyy in the Oval Office

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent advised Donald Trump not to receive Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office ahead of the controversial meeting at the White House

Hungary has changed its stance on Ukraine’s accession to the EU: what Magyar said

Hungary has changed its stance on Ukraine’s accession to the EU: what Magyar said

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced a change in Budapest’s approach to the issue of Ukraine’s accession to the European Union. According to him, the country supports Ukraine’s European path, but the process must take place in accordance with rules that are the same for all candidates

A large number of Ukrainian presidents have declined the Order of the White Eagle

A large number of Ukrainian presidents have declined the Order of the White Eagle

Former Ukrainian presidents Petro Poroshenko, Viktor Yushchenko and Leonid Kuchma have announced that they are renouncing the Polish Order of the White Eagle. They took this decision after the President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, decided to strip Volodymyr Zelenskyy of this honour.