Zelensky awards Melania Trump Ukraine's Order of Princess Olga for humanitarian work
The decree credited Melania Trump with a "significant personal contribution to humanitarian support for Ukraine."
On November 4, President Volodymyr Zelensky presented U.S. First Lady Melania Trump with Ukraine's prestigious Order of Princess Olga, 1st Class, in recognition of her humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. The presidential decree highlighted her significant personal contribution to supporting the war-torn nation, her active advocacy for human rights, and her charitable work to aid those affected by Russia's invasion and assist in the recovery of abducted Ukrainian children.
The Order of Princess Olga is a distinguished Ukrainian state decoration given to women for their outstanding contributions in various fields such as state service, science, education, culture, and charity. Notable previous recipients include Nancy Pelosi and Kaja Kallas. Melania Trump has been actively involved in humanitarian aid efforts related to Russia's war against Ukraine and served as a diplomatic intermediary in the negotiations for the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.
Following a personal letter she sent to Russian President Vladimir Putin in August 2025, she established a direct line of communication to facilitate the retrieval of these children. Earlier this year, Zelensky also honored U.S. billionaire Elon Musk with Ukraine's Order of Liberty, but Elon later restricted Ukraine's access to Starlink.
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