Diplomacy & Culture: Poland revoked Zelensky’s top honor over a WWII memory dispute tied to the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, prompting Zelensky’s chief of staff to renounce a Polish medal—another reminder that history politics can spill into today’s cultural and public symbolism. Heritage Under Fire: The World Council of Churches urged restraint after Russian strikes damaged Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra’s Dormition Cathedral, with multiple heritage sites hit and restoration work underway. Arts & Film: Reviews and commentary kept Spielberg’s new “Disclosure Day” in the spotlight, while broader film discourse debated what happens when major directors age. Language & Identity: Russia’s Language Day drew protests in Georgia, with Moscow calling participants “extremists,” showing how cultural events become flashpoints. Everyday Culture: A Russian student was jailed for ordering pizza under “Adolf Hitler,” underscoring how extremist symbols are policed in public life. Regional Cultural Forums: Kyrgyzstan hosted the 40th Issyk-Kul Forum, centering Chyngyz Aitmatov and humanism across international voices. Lifestyle: International Yoga Day preparations surged in India, with Russian diplomats joining events ahead of June 21.