Zelensky Awards Melania Trump the Order of Princess Olga for Role in Oleshky Truce
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has granted US First Lady Melania Trump the first class of the Order of Princess Olga. The award recognises her contribution to a local ceasefire in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday signed a decree granting US First Lady Melania Trump the first class of the Order of Princess Olga, the highest level of this civilian honour. It was awarded for her contribution to securing a local ceasefire in the city of Oleshky in the Kherson region, which is currently controlled by Russia.
The decree was published on the Ukrainian presidential website. It highlights Melania Trump's significant personal contribution to humanitarian aid for Ukraine, as well as her active work in human rights and charity.
Background
Last month the US First Lady announced a local truce between Russia and Ukraine in Oleshky, in the Russian-occupied part of the Kherson region. The four-day ceasefire began on 27 October and was the longest of this war. It allowed civilians to leave the occupied city.
Other efforts
Melania Trump has also been involved in efforts to bring back Ukrainian children taken to Russia. She has stated that she will host representatives of Russia and Ukraine in Washington.
