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The President presented awards to 11 figures who glorified Ukraine in the international arena

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyi, honored 11 outstanding personalities — both Ukrainians and foreigners — for their significant contribution to improving Ukraine’s image on the world stage and strengthening its defense capabilities. The awarding ceremony took place with the participation of the First Lady Olena Zelenska.

Among the awardees were iconic figures such as singer Nina Matvienko, philanthropist Howard Buffett, artist Oleksandr Dubovyk, general designer and director of SE “State Kyiv Design Bureau “Luch” Oleg Korostelyov, SBU Brigadier General Ivan Lukashevich, composer Ihor Poklad, boxer Oleksandr Usyk, fencer Olga Kharlan, film director Serhiy Paradzhanov, conductor of Ukrzaliznytsia and mother of one of the defenders of “Azovstal” Iryna Yurchenko, as well as thoracic surgeon of the Main Military Medical Clinical Center of the State Border Guard Service Vitaly Khmel.

“It is an honor for me today to award the true legends of Ukraine. We glorify all those who strengthen our soldiers, strengthen them daily and inspire them. These are people who glorify Ukraine, strengthening our defense and inspiring all citizens of Ukraine.”, – noted he.

During the ceremony, Zelenskyi emphasized the importance of the slogan “Glory to Ukraine” and the answer “Glory to the heroes” as symbols that unite the country, especially in wartime. He expressed his conviction that there are still many challenges ahead of Ukraine on the way to a just victory.

“We are proud that we have such Ukrainians and such friends of Ukraine. We are infinitely grateful and very happy that we live in a country that has united such respectable and talented people. Glory to Ukraine”, – said the head of state.

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The President also wished the awardees good health and emphasized that it is a great honor for him to award true legends of Ukraine.

“And we also glorify all those who strengthen our soldiers, strengthen them daily, and who inspire them. And all this is you, the people who glorify Ukraine, strengthening our defense and inspiring all of us, all citizens of Ukraine. I am infinitely grateful to you – we (with my wife – ed.) are infinitely grateful to you and I am very happy that we live in the same country, in such a respectable, talented, powerful society.” – said the president, addressing the audience.

As the Office of the President reported, the full televised version of the “National Legend of Ukraine” awarding ceremony will be shown on the national telethon “Yedini Novyni” on August 25.

We will remind that the “National Legend of Ukraine” award was established in 2021. Every year, this award honors those who made a significant contribution to the development of independent Ukraine, strengthening its statehood, economy, science, education, culture, art, sports, health care, as well as active charitable and public activities.

 

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