Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has taken steps to award the 'Order of Princess Olga' to Melania Trump, an honour bestowed on women who render distinguished services to society.
Her personal involvement in facilitating humanitarian aid to Ukraine, as well as her dedication to human rights and charitable endeavours, was commended in conferring this award.
Key points:
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announces the conferment of the Order of Princess Olga on Melania Trump.
- She had worked to establish a ceasefire for civilians in the town of Oleshky.
- She is also actively contributing to efforts to repatriate Ukrainian children taken to Russia.
Intervention for civilians
Last month, she announced that a ceasefire was brokered between both parties, allowing residents of the town of Oleshky, who were facing dire hardships without food or medicine, to safely evacuate the area.
She also supports efforts to repatriate Ukrainian children taken to Russia. Meanwhile, the report notes that her husband, Donald Trump, has long aspired to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
“I hereby announce that the First Class Order of Princess Olga is being awarded to the First Lady of the United States of America, Melania Trump.”
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
What comes next?
Melania Trump has stated that she is prepared to host representatives from both the Russian and Ukrainian sides in Washington in the near future.
