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Zelensky Honours Melania Trump

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Nov 4 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy 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.

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The presidential decree, dated November 2, cited her "significant personal contribution" to humanitarian support for Ukraine and her work to help Ukrainian children, including those deported or forcibly moved from Russian-occupied territory.

6 of 7 outletsfirst reported 4 Novwording from The Straits Times

Melania Trump's role in the operation was described by the White House as an independently pursued initiative, with the first lady engaging with both countries to secure the local ceasefire.

6 of 7 outletsfirst reported 4 Novwording from Times of India

The award - the Order of Princess Olga, 1st class - honours women who have made exceptional contributions in spheres including science, education, culture and charitable work.

4 of 7 outletsfirst reported 4 Novwording from The Straits Times

Russian and Ukrainian delegations - made up of ombudsmen who were involved in the evacuation mission as well as senior officials - are due to meet at the White House on Thursday on Melania Trump's invitation.

4 of 7 outletsfirst reported 4 Novwording from BBC

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The Independent5 Nov

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded US First Lady Melania Trump the Order of Princess Olga, 1st class, for her humanitarian efforts and contributions to helping Ukrainian children, especially those affected by Russian occupation. The award recognizes her role in securing a six-day ceasefire that allowed nearly 800 civilians to be evacuated from Oleshky, marking the longest local pause in fighting since…

Zelensky has awarded Melania Trump one of Ukraine’s highest honours. Here’s why →3 articles from The Independent on this story

The Straits Times4 Nov

On November 4, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy awarded US First Lady Melania Trump the Order of Princess Olga, 1st class, for her significant role in organizing a humanitarian evacuation from the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky. The six-day ceasefire she helped arrange allowed nearly 800 civilians to be evacuated safely, marking the longest local pause in fighting since Russia's invasion began in 2022.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy awards Melania Trump state honour →

Daily Mail4 Nov

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded US First Lady Melania Trump the Order of Princess Olga, 1st class, for her efforts in organizing a six-day humanitarian ceasefire that allowed nearly 800 civilians to be evacuated from the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky. The article highlights Melania Trump’s significant role in facilitating this evacuation and her continued focus on humanitarian work during the…

Melania Trump is awarded state honour by President Zelensky in recognition of her work organising Ukraine front line evacuation →

Times of India4 Nov

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded US First Lady Melania Trump the Order of Princess Olga, First Class, for her role in organizing a six-day humanitarian ceasefire that allowed nearly 800 people to evacuate from Russian-occupied Oleshky. The decree cites her "significant personal contribution" to Ukrainian humanitarian support and efforts aiding children displaced by the conflict. This move follows…

Zelenskyy honours Melania Trump for helping secure ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky →

BBC4 Nov

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded US First Lady Melania Trump the country’s highest honor for women, the Order of Princess Olga, 1st Class. The award recognizes her role in brokering a ceasefire that allowed the evacuation of people from Oleshky, a Russian-occupied city in Ukraine's Kherson region. This diplomatic initiative is unusual as it was spearheaded by a US First Lady and involves high-level…

Zelensky awards Melania Trump Ukraine's highest award after Oleshky ceasefire →

The Hindu4 Nov

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded the U.S. First Lady Melania Trump a state honour, the Order of Princess Olga, for her role in organizing a humanitarian evacuation from Oleshky, a Russian-occupied town in Ukraine. The six-day ceasefire facilitated by Ms. Trump allowed nearly 800 civilians to be evacuated, marking the longest local pause in fighting since Russia's invasion began in 2022.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy awards U.S. first lady Melania state honour →

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South China Morning Post4 Nov

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky honored US First Lady Melania Trump with the Order of Princess Olga, First Class, recognizing her role in facilitating a partial ceasefire that allowed civilians to evacuate from Oleshky. The award acknowledges her efforts in humanitarian support for Ukraine and her human rights and charitable work.

Zelensky honours Melania Trump with Ukraine award for brokering Oleshky truce →

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Nov 4 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy 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.
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Where to start Melania Trump is awarded state honour by President Zelensky in recognition of her work organising Ukraine front line evacuation Daily Mail

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5 Nov Zelensky has awarded Melania Trump one of Ukraine’s highest honours. Here’s whyUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded US First Lady Melania Trump the Order of Princess Olga, 1st class, for her humanitarian efforts and contributions to helping Ukrainian children, especially those affected by Russian occupation. The award recognizes her role in securing a six-day ceasefire that allowed nearly 800 civilians to be evacuated from Oleshky, marking the longest local pause in fighting since…The Independent
4 Nov Zelensky honours Melania Trump with Ukraine award for brokering Oleshky truceUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky honored US First Lady Melania Trump with the Order of Princess Olga, First Class, recognizing her role in facilitating a partial ceasefire that allowed civilians to evacuate from Oleshky. The award acknowledges her efforts in humanitarian support for Ukraine and her human rights and charitable work.South China Morning Post
4 Nov Ukraine's Zelenskyy awards U.S. first lady Melania state honourPresident Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded the U.S. First Lady Melania Trump a state honour, the Order of Princess Olga, for her role in organizing a humanitarian evacuation from Oleshky, a Russian-occupied town in Ukraine. The six-day ceasefire facilitated by Ms. Trump allowed nearly 800 civilians to be evacuated, marking the longest local pause in fighting since Russia's invasion began in 2022.The Hindu
4 Nov Zelensky has awarded Melania Trump one of Ukraine's highest honours. Here's whyUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded US First Lady Melania Trump one of Ukraine's highest honors, the Order of Princess Olga, for her significant contributions to humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. The award recognizes her role in securing a six-day ceasefire that allowed nearly 800 civilians to be evacuated from Oleshky, a town occupied by Russian forces where conditions were dire due to lack of medical…The Independent
4 Nov Zelensky awards Melania Trump Ukraine's highest award after Oleshky ceasefireUkraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded US First Lady Melania Trump the country’s highest honor for women, the Order of Princess Olga, 1st Class. The award recognizes her role in brokering a ceasefire that allowed the evacuation of people from Oleshky, a Russian-occupied city in Ukraine's Kherson region. This diplomatic initiative is unusual as it was spearheaded by a US First Lady and involves high-level…BBC
4 Nov Zelenskyy honours Melania Trump for helping secure ceasefire in Russian-occupied OleshkyUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded US First Lady Melania Trump the Order of Princess Olga, First Class, for her role in organizing a six-day humanitarian ceasefire that allowed nearly 800 people to evacuate from Russian-occupied Oleshky. The decree cites her "significant personal contribution" to Ukrainian humanitarian support and efforts aiding children displaced by the conflict. This move follows…Times of India
4 Nov Zelensky awards Melania Trump one of Ukraine's highest honoursVolodymyr Zelensky awarded Melania Trump the Order of Princess Olga, 1st class, for her humanitarian efforts in Ukraine on November 2. The award recognizes her significant contribution to evacuating nearly 800 civilians from Oleshky during a six-day ceasefire she helped organize. This action is highlighted as one of the longest pauses in fighting since Russia's invasion began in 2022, with Pope Leo XIV also…The Independent
4 Nov Melania Trump is awarded state honour by President Zelensky in recognition of her work organising Ukraine front line evacuationUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded US First Lady Melania Trump the Order of Princess Olga, 1st class, for her efforts in organizing a six-day humanitarian ceasefire that allowed nearly 800 civilians to be evacuated from the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky. The article highlights Melania Trump’s significant role in facilitating this evacuation and her continued focus on humanitarian work during the…Daily Mail
4 Nov Ukraine's Zelenskiy awards Melania Trump state honourOn November 4, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy awarded US First Lady Melania Trump the Order of Princess Olga, 1st class, for her significant role in organizing a humanitarian evacuation from the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky. The six-day ceasefire she helped arrange allowed nearly 800 civilians to be evacuated safely, marking the longest local pause in fighting since Russia's invasion began in 2022.The Straits Times

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