{
  "id": 15698628,
  "title": "Zelensky awards Order of Merit to Antigua and Barbuda's ambassador to US",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/zelensky-awards-order-of-merit-to-antigua-and-barbudas-ambassador-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T03:55:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ukrinform - Politics",
    "slug": "ukrinform-politics",
    "url": "https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/4176097-zelensky-awards-order-of-merit-to-antigua-and-barbudas-ambassador-to-us.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Volodymyr Zelensky has honored Ambassador of Antigua and Barbuda to the United States, Philip Sanders, with the prestigious Order of Merit. This recognition comes as a testament to Sanders' significant contributions towards bolstering international cooperation and promoting Ukraine's interests on the global stage.\n\nSanders has been a staunch supporter of Ukraine since the onset of Russia's full-scale invasion. His active involvement has led to the regular presentation of Ukraine's plight on the Inter-American Organization's agenda, resulting in the adoption of crucial documents in support of Ukraine and condemnation of Russia's actions. Notably, during the height of the crisis in April 2022, the OAS adopted a resolution suspending Russia's status as a permanent observer, with Sanders playing a pivotal role.\n\nAt the award ceremony, Sanders emphasized his unwavering commitment to Ukraine, stating that the rights Ukraine demands for itself must also be upheld for others. He expressed his belief that Ukraine deserves a just peace that respects its sovereignty and territorial integrity, enabling its people to rebuild with confidence in their future.\n\nResponding to the award, Zelensky's representative highlighted the depth of Ukraine's intention to deepen cooperation with countries across the Americas. A particular focus will be the field of unmanned technologies, reflecting the shared vision for a strengthened partnership. The award ceremony was attended by OAS Secretary General Albert Ramdin and diplomats from various countries in the Americas, underscoring the international significance of this recognition.",
  "summary": "Ukraine's Chargé d'Affaires in the United States, Denys Sienik, has presented the Order of Merit, Third Class, to Ronald Sanders, the Ambassador of Antigua and Barbuda to the United States and the country's Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS).",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}