Zelenskyy Visits Poland, Presents Awards in Attempt to Mend Ties Amid Aid Dispute

Zelenskyy visited Poland and presented awards to two Poles involved in helping Ukraine - a journalist and a combat medic - in an attempt to build bridges amid a dispute with Warsaw.
Poland has blocked agricultural imports from Ukraine to protect its farmers ahead of an election, and announced it would stop sending arms to Kyiv.
Zelenskyy has tried to avoid Polish domestic politics, focusing on direct Ukraine-Poland relations instead.
The journalist helped provide aid and transport wounded children, while the medic worked near the frontlines and set up a fund to assist other medics.
Zelenskyy thanked Poland for its "invaluable support and solidarity" in defending Europe's freedom.

politico.eu

Relevant topic timeline:

9/19/2023

Zelensky Seeks Ongoing Support from UN and Congress as Ukraine Pushes Back against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will address the United Nations General Assembly and meet with President Biden and members of Congress to emphasize that supporting Ukraine is supporting democracy, stability, and peace, while also addressing concerns about the length and extent of the conflict with Russia.

9/19/2023

Zelenskyy Seeks Billions in Aid Despite Growing GOP Resistance

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks additional funding for the war with Russia during his visit to Washington, while Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell makes a case for continued aid to Ukraine.

9/19/2023

Zelenskyy Rallies Support at UN, Warns Against Trusting Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy demanded support for his country's war effort against Russia in a somber address to the U.N. General Assembly, accusing Russia of endangering the sovereignty of its neighbors and the international rules-based order.

9/20/2023

Ukraine-Poland Tensions Rise Over Grain Exports Amid Ongoing War's Economic Toll

The Polish Foreign Ministry has summoned the Ukrainian ambassador over comments made by President Zelensky suggesting that some European allies were playing into Russia's hands by politicizing a dispute over the export of Ukrainian grain, further escalating the disagreement between Ukraine and Poland, which could threaten Europe's cohesion in its support for Ukraine.

9/23/2023

Tensions Flare Between Poland and Ukraine as Allies Clash Over Grain Exports

Poland's Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has called on Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky to never insult Poles again after Zelensky criticized Poland's handling of their disputes over grain exports, causing tensions between the two countries to deepen.

9/23/2023

Zelensky Secures More Military Aid But Faces Growing Obstacles in Sustaining Support for Ukraine War

Ukraine's President Zelensky faces challenges in securing military support from the US and navigating complicated politics, as he tries to maintain Western help in the face of growing scepticism and domestic priorities in partner countries.

9/23/2023

Zelensky Honors Polish Volunteers in Ukraine, Tensions Remain with Polish Government Over Grain Import Ban

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy awarded state awards to two Polish volunteers during a stopover, despite strained relations between the two countries over grain imports.

10/11/2023

Zelenskyy Urges Allies for More Weapons as Support for Ukraine Wavers

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks military aid from allies amidst concerns over waning support and increasing pressure to assist Israel in its conflict with Hamas.