Today, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded the highest honors to the country’s defenders – the Golden Stars of Heroes of Ukraine and the Cross of Military Merit. The awards were presented to the families of the fallen soldiers.
A video of the ceremony was posted on the official YouTube page of the Presidential Office.
“Today, the day after Christmas, we honor our bravest warriors and most loyal people with the highest state awards – the Golden Stars of Heroes of Ukraine – and a special military award – the Cross of Military Merit,” Zelenskyy said.
The President emphasized that there are almost 200 independent states in the world, and each of them has its own character and its own reason for existence. “For Ukraine, this reason is our people,” the head of state added.
Zelensky expressed gratitude to the soldiers on behalf of the entire country:
“Ukraine will honor each and every person who saved it. Eternal memory to those who gave their lives for Ukraine.”