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WARSAW Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy awarded two Polish volunteers state awards during a stopover on Saturday, but did

Europe's support for Ukraine faced an unexpected curveball this week as Poland -- hitherto Kyiv's staunchest ally on the continent -- seemed to declare it would stop sending arms to its neighbor.

Poland's Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has told Volodymyr Zelensky never to "insult Poles again" after the Ukrainian president suggested his neighbor was putting on a show over their disputes on grain exports.

With an election looming, politicians are grappling with how to support Ukraine and prioritise national interests.

The European Commission has sent a letter to Poland asking for "clarifications," amid reports that Polish officials have been involved in an alleged cash-for-visas scandal.

One of Ukraine's closest and most vocal allies has now said it will stop sending arms to Kyiv, a major reversal that threatens to upend Europe's strategic relationship with the country as it wages a counteroffensive against Russia.

It comes as tensions rapidly escalate between the two countries - historically close allies.

Poland said Wednesday it will stop providing weapons to Ukraine amid a growing dispute between the two allies over a temporary ban on Ukrainian grain imports.

The Polish government is embroiled in allegations that migrants were illegally sold visas.

Kyiv says Slovakia, Poland and Hungary act illegally - but they say they need to protect their farmers.

Media reports say migrants paid up to $5,000 (£4,000) each to speed up work visa applications.

A beatification Mass is held for the family of nine, who were executed by Nazis for protecting Jews.