Zelensky Receives Moldova’s Highest State Award as Regional Cooperation Deepens
Moldovan President Maia Sandu awarded President Volodymyr Zelensky the Order of the Republic, Moldova’s highest state award on Monday, Aug. 24, while Ukraine was marking its 35th Independence Day. She reiterated the honor in Chișinău on Thursday, Aug. 27, citing Zelensky’s role in defending peace and freedom in Europe as Moldova celebrated its own Independence.
On August 24, Moldovan President Maia Sandu presented President Volodymyr Zelensky with Moldova's highest state award, the Order of the Republic, during her visit to Kyiv. This honor came as both Ukraine and Moldova celebrated their 35th Independence Days, just three days apart. Sandu reiterated her praise for Zelensky's contributions to peace and freedom during a joint press conference with Romanian President Nicușor Dan on Thursday, August 27.
The leaders discussed various aspects of cooperation, including energy, infrastructure, security, and EU integration, during their trilateral meeting on Thursday. Sandu had earlier noted that Russian drones had violated Moldovan airspace hours before the Independence Day celebrations, describing the incidents as intimidation from Russia.
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