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What Is the Order of Princess Olga? Melania Trump Honored by Ukraine

What Is the Order of Princess Olga? Melania Trump Honored by Ukraine

Summary

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded U.S. First Lady Melania Trump the Order of Princess Olga for her humanitarian support for Ukraine. She received the award’s first degree, its highest level, for work related to human rights, charitable activities and support for children and people affected by Russia’s war.

Key Facts

  • Zelensky issued the award in a decree on Monday.
  • The decree cited Melania Trump’s humanitarian support and human rights and charitable activities.
  • The award recognized efforts to help Ukrainian children and people affected by Russian aggression, including those illegally deported or forcibly displaced, according to the decree.
  • Melania Trump received the Order of Princess Olga’s first degree, the highest of its three levels.
  • Ukraine established the award in 1997 to honor women’s contributions to the country.
  • Ukrainian officials said Melania Trump played a significant role in establishing a six-day ceasefire to evacuate civilians from Russian-occupied Oleshky.
  • The evacuation ceasefire ended over the weekend, the article said.
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