<p>KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy 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.
Key takeaways
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy awarded US First Lady Melania Trump the Order of Princess Olga, 1st class, for her role in organizing a humanitarian evacuation from Oleshky. The White House also announced she will host representatives from Russia and Ukraine in Washington.
- Zelenskyy cited Trump's contribution to evacuating civilians from the occupied town of Oleshky.
- The six-day ceasefire in Oleshky was the longest local pause since the 2022 invasion began.
- The White House stated Trump will host Russian and Ukrainian representatives in Washington.
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KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy 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.
The presidential decree, dated Nov 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.
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.
Ukrainian officials have said Melania played a pivotal role in organising the six-day ceasefire to evacuate civilians from the Russian-occupied southern Ukrainian town of Oleshky, which concluded on Sunday.
