--- title: "90% of Ukrainians Support Dialogue with Poland: Public Reaction to the Revocation of Zelenskyy's Order" description: "90% of Ukrainians support constructive dialogue with Poland, despite the revocation of Zelenskyy's order. Society chooses pragmatism and historical expertise over confrontation. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦πŸ€πŸ‡΅πŸ‡±" date: 2026-06-24T08:16:00.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/90-of-ukrainians-support-dialogue-with-poland-public-reaction-to-the-revocation-of-zelenskyy-s-order tags: [] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # 90% of Ukrainians Support Dialogue with Poland: Public Reaction to the Revocation of Zelenskyy's Order ![Flags of Poland and Ukraine against a historic building, symbolizing dialogue between the countries and public reaction to the cancellation of Zelensky's order](https://xab.info/media/2026/06/24/90-ukraincev-za-dialog-s-polshchey-reaktsiya-obschestva/90-ukraincev-za-dialog-s-polshchey-reaktsiya-obschestva-1.webp) Amidst a sharp diplomatic crisis between Kyiv and Warsaw, the focus is shifting not only to political statements but also to the position of society. According to data from a recent poll by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS), an overwhelming majority of Ukrainians β€” 90% β€” advocate for a constructive approach to resolving historical disputes with Poland. ### Pragmatism vs. Ideology The results of the sociological study, published by RBK-Ukraine, show that Ukrainian society is inclined to seek compromise rather than confrontation. More than half of the respondents (57%) hold a pragmatic view: every nation has the right to its own heroes, and interference by other countries in this matter is unacceptable. A significant portion of citizens (33%) believe in the effectiveness of expert dialogue. They argue that consensus on historical issues is possible if the work is carried out by joint commissions of historians rather than politicians. Radical positions in society are virtually non-existent. Only 1% of those surveyed believe that Ukraine should fully adopt the Polish view of history. Another 4% advocate for depriving Poland of its subjectivity in historical matters. ### The Cause of the Diplomatic Break The rise in tension between the two countries was triggered by a decision by the President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki. On June 19, he revoked the Order of the White Eagle β€” Poland's highest state award β€” from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The official reason for this step was the bestowal of an honorary title upon one of the Special Operations Forces units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in honor of the Heroes of the UPA. This decision triggered a chain reaction within the Ukrainian elite. Former presidents Leonid Kuchma, Viktor Yushchenko, and Petro Poroshenko renounced Polish distinctions. Similar statements were made by the head of the Foreign Intelligence Service Kyrylo Budanov, Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga, and former Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman. ### Kyiv's Response Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted sharply to the actions of his Polish counterpart. The head of the Ukrainian state stated that Nawrocki is using the incitement of hatred against Ukrainians as a tool for domestic political struggle. Zelenskyy also drew parallels with the actions of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor OrbΓ‘n, noting that Warsaw is repeating someone else's mistakes. In his speech, the Ukrainian leader emphasized Kyiv's key role in ensuring regional security. According to him, it is Ukrainians who, at the cost of their own lives, are protecting not only their own country but also Poland and the entire European Union. ### Diplomatic Efforts Despite the emotional rhetoric, official Kyiv continues to work on stabilizing the situation. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that it is conducting "calm diplomatic work" with the Polish side. The main goal of these efforts is to reduce the level of tension and resolve the escalation in bilateral relations, relying on security and cooperation interests.