Poll Shows Polish Public Split Over Revoking Zelenskyy’s White Eagle Honor

What happened

New Voice Ukraine reports on a survey conducted by SW Research for the Polish outlet Onet indicating that Polish public opinion is sharply divided over the decision to revoke Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Order of the White Eagle, Poland’s highest state decoration.

The poll illustrates contrasting views on how the move might affect Poland’s international reputation, with no clear consensus among respondents. This division may signal underlying tensions within Poland about its diplomatic policies and support for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict.

Although the survey data reflects public sentiment at a moment of diplomatic controversy, it does not provide detailed demographic breakdowns or the political context behind the decision to strip Zelenskyy of the honor.

Known from the source

• SW Research conducted a poll in Poland, reported by New Voice Ukraine and Onet.
• The poll shows Poles are sharply divided on the impact of revoking Zelenskyy’s Order of the White Eagle.
• The Order of the White Eagle is Poland’s highest state honor.

What remains unclear

Given the limited details in the source, it is unclear how this public division will translate into tangible shifts in Poland’s government policy or relations with Ukraine in the near term.

What remains unclear: Validate the poll methodology and sample size from SW Research. Confirm if Polish officials have commented on the decision or its anticipated impact. Clarify any political context or timeline related to the revocation decision. Verify that the Order of the White Eagle reference is standard and uncontested.

Evidence note

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Original source: New Voice Ukraine. Open the source.