Why is it important?
Decorations granted to Ukrainian generals are a symbolic emphasis on close relations between Poland and Ukraine, especially in the face of the ongoing war with Russia. Honoring Budanów and Skibicki for their contribution to the development of international cooperation shows how important the cooperation of both countries in the field of security and common values is.
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Why did Budanov receive the Golden Officer's Cross?
Gen. Kyryło Budanow, head of Ukrainian military intelligence Hur is called “hunting on a bats”. On the wall of his office hangs a picture with an owl, which holds a bat in the claws. This is not an accidental shot. The bat is a symbol of Russian intelligence, and owls belong to the group of animals hunting on the bat.
Kyryło Budanow in his service officegur.gov.ua
He was awarded for his outstanding contribution to the development of Polish-Ukrainian relations. He received one of the highest decorations granted to foreigners by the Republic of Poland. Budanow thanked for the distinction, emphasizing the importance of cooperation in the fight against Russian aggression. “The current war is a war for freedom, our principles and values of united Europe. Only together we can give resistance to the Russian Horde,” Budanow wrote on social media.
What are the meaning of these decorations for Polish-Ukrainian relations?
The gesture of President Duda is an expression of appreciation for the contribution of Ukrainian generals to the development of cooperation between Poland and Ukraine. Especially the distinction of General Wadym Skibicki, deputy head of the Military Defense Board of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, shows the importance of joint activities for the security of the region.
Who handed the decorations to Ukrainian generals?
Decorations on behalf of President Andrzej Duda were handed by Colonel Dominik Duda, deputy head of the Polish Intelligence Agency. During the ceremony, he emphasized the importance of cooperation with Ukraine in the context of the fight against the Russian aggressor and the contribution of the Ukrainian army and intelligence into the safety of the entire continent.
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