The article discusses the controversy surrounding the revocation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Polish Order of the White Eagle and similar actions against other Ukrainian politicians, highlighting historical parallels. It references Czech politician Jindřich Reichl's proposal to strip Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Lion, drawing attention to the history of these awards. The piece notes that recipients have included figures like Catherine II of Russia, Hungarian leader Miklos Horthy, Italian Fascist Benito Mussolini, and German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder. It then shifts focus to Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, who was awarded numerous international honors, including the French Legion of Honour and the Chinese Order of the Cloud and Banner. In June 1936, during a speech at the League of Nations, Selassie warned that Italy’s invasion of Ethiopia was not just a local conflict but a threat to global security. Despite his appeals, the world largely ignored him, leading to the outbreak of the Second World War. The article provides background on Selassie’s life, reign, and legacy.
Procjena pristranosti (Lijevo): The article frames the 'order war' as a symbolic and ideological battle, emphasizing historical parallels between modern political actions and past conflicts. It highlights controversial decisions by Western leaders and their historical precedents, while portraying figures like Haile Selassie as pej





