Ukraine's Zelenskyy awards Melania Trump state honour
KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded US first lady Melania Trump a state honour for her role in helping to organise a humanitarian evacuation from a frontline town last week, according to a decree published on Wednesday.
Madam First Lady Melania Trump has been honored by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with the prestigious Order of Princess Olga, 1st class, for her instrumental role in arranging a humanitarian ceasefire during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The presidential decree, issued on November 2, highlighted her exceptional contributions to humanitarian support and her efforts to aid Ukrainian children, including those deported or forcibly relocated from Russian-occupied areas.
This award recognizes women who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in various fields such as science, education, culture, and charitable work. Melania Trump's involvement was crucial in organizing a six-day ceasefire that successfully evacuated nearly 800 civilians from the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky. This cease-fire marked the longest local pause in fighting since Russia's full-scale invasion began in 2022.
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- Zelenskyy honours Melania Trump for helping secure ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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- Zelenskyy awards Melania Trump Order of Princess Olha for Oleshky evacuation english.nv.ua
