Story behind decision to strip Zelenskyy of Poland’s highest state honor | Anatomy of Disinformation

The decision by Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki to revoke one of the country’s highest state honors from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reignited a long-standing historical debate, triggering strong emotions in both Poland and Ukraine. But where does legitimate public discussion end, and influence operations begin?

In this episode of Anatomy of Disinformation, host Maia Mazurkiewicz is joined by Marcin Bużański, Director of the Center for Diplomacy and Negotiations at Civitas University, who explains how disputes over historical memory are exploited by Russia to deepen divisions, weaken the Polish-Ukrainian partnership, and undermine regional security.

She is also joined by Mykola Balaban, Deputy Director of Ukraine’s Spravdi Strategic Communications Center, who discusses how Russian disinformation amplifies sensitive historical issues, fuels polarization on both sides of the border, and seeks to fracture one of Europe’s most important strategic alliances.

From the controversy surrounding President Zelenskyy’s state decoration to hybrid warfare and strategic communications, we explore why the most effective influence operations do not create new conflicts – they reopen old wounds.

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