Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Ships Poland’s Highest Honor to President Via Courier Service

Ukraine’s President Sends the Order of the White Eagle

According to Radiotrek — Світ: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the president of Ukraine, has dispatched the Order of the White Eagle to Poland’s head of state using Nova Poshta, a private delivery company. In a statement, Zelenskyy emphasized that this award was originally intended for the Ukrainian people and its armed forces back in 2023. He described the Order of the White Eagle as the supreme mark of trust from the Republic of Poland. The Ukrainian leader also expressed gratitude to the Polish people for standing with Ukraine in its fight for independence against Russia.

Delivery Details of the Order

The package was sent via Nova Poshta, a courier service with branches not only across Ukraine but also in Poland and other European nations. Its destination is the Chancellery of the President of Poland in Warsaw, with Karol Nawrocki listed as the recipient. International shipments of this type typically take several days to reach Poland, following standard procedures for cross-border deliveries.

Zelenskyy noted: 'We believed that the Order of the White Eagle was addressed specifically to the Ukrainian people and our army in 2023.'

The president added, 'If it is considered that this special symbol can remain with Catherine the Second, Benito Mussolini, and Gerhard Schröder, then we in Ukraine will not argue about that.' He stressed the value of solidarity between states and nations, stating that 'Ukraine never forgets solidarity and knows that cooperation between states and peoples in our region is one of the tangible guarantees of security for both Ukrainians and every neighboring country.'

This gesture from Ukraine’s president reflects deep respect and recognition for the Polish people’s support during wartime. The Order of the White Eagle, as a token of trust, underscores the importance of the Ukraine-Poland partnership, especially amid current regional security challenges. Sending the award via an international courier also signals a readiness for cross-border collaboration, which could help strengthen bilateral ties going forward.

This recent gesture by President Zelenskyy highlights the ongoing complexities of historical symbols in Polish-Ukrainian relations. For a deeper understanding of how these honors are perceived amid historical contexts, you can explore the article on the return of Poland's highest honor by Ukraine.