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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other high-ranking officials have continued to honor Ukrainian heroes through a series of award ceremonies. Recognitions include Crosses of Military Merit, Orders of the Golden Star, and Orders of Bohdan Khmelnytskyi. In significant numbers, military personnel and families of those who have sacrificed their lives for Ukraine's sovereignty were conferred awards. Additionally, a short film on Ukraine's war won a BAFTA, highlighting global appreciation of Ukraine's struggles. These ceremonies illustrate the nation's resilience and dedication towards honoring defenders and heroes who play a critical role in the ongoing conflict for territorial integrity and independence.

How many military personnel did Zelenskyy award recently?

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently awarded 449 military personnel, with 179 of these awards being granted posthumously. This action is part of a broader initiative to honor and recognize the dedication and sacrifices of Ukraine's defenders.

What significant awards were presented by General Budanov?

General Kyrylo Budanov awarded servicemen from the 80th separate air assault brigade with award pistols and cyber activists with Orders of Bohdan Khmelnytskyi. These awards are a recognition of their critical roles in military operations and cyber intelligence.

Which film about Ukraine's war received international recognition?

The short film "Rock, Paper, Scissors," depicting the war in Ukraine, received the BAFTA award for the Best British Short Film. This accolade highlights international recognition of the cinematic portrayal of Ukraine's ongoing conflict.

What are the Orders of Golden Star and Cross of Military Merit?

The Order of the Golden Star is one of the highest honors in Ukraine, awarded for extraordinary heroism. The Cross of Military Merit is bestowed upon military personnel for outstanding achievements in defense and operational success.

How are cultural achievements recognized in Ukraine?

Ukraine recognizes cultural achievements through various awards, such as the National Legend award, which is given to individuals who have significantly contributed to glorifying Ukraine on the international stage. These awards highlight Ukraine's cultural and artistic contributions alongside its military valor.

Who received the Order "For Courage" posthumously?

Iryna Tsybukh, a paramedic with the Hospitallers, was posthumously awarded the Order "For Courage" of III degree. This award honors those who have demonstrated exceptional bravery, often at the cost of their lives, for the nation's cause.

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Poroshenko awards 109 ATO soldiers, 26 of them posthumously The servicemen awarded by the president performed tasks in the Mariupol sector, and near Zaitseve and Avdiivka. 4 662 22 Previously in trend: Anti-Terrorist Operation

боевик Pro-Russian terrorist 'Fil' taken captive: "I am fighter of 9th regiment of 'DPR,' a grenade launcher operator". PHOTOS+VIDEO Officers of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) together with Ukraine's Armed Forces fighters detained a militants from the terrorist organization "Donetsk People's Republic," call sign 'Fil,' who was conducting reconnaissance of Ukrainian units' positions in Mariupol direction. 100 700 66 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

тимонин Minibus driver who attempted to stop killer of police officers in Dnipro City awarded with pistol. PHOTOS 62-year-old Valerii Timonin, a minibus driver who attempted to stop the man who killed two patrol police officers in Dnipro City, has been awarded by Interior Minister Arsen Avakov with a Fort-17 pistol. 168 933 281 Previously in trend: Police officers murdered in Dnipro City

Ukraine takes 12 awards on Paralympic's fifth day, holds third place in medal standings After five days into the competition, the Ukrainian team has won 61 medals - 22 gold, 19 silver and 20 bronze. 21 966 16 Previously in trend: Rio Olympics

Ukrainians won three more gold medals at Paralympic Games in Rio, - Deputy Sports Minister Ukrainian athletes won three more gold medals at the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). 23 681 35 Previously in trend: Rio Olympics

Poroshenko awards Hero of Ukraine title to commander of tank company Lavrenko killed at Donetsk President Petro Poroshenko awarded Hero of Ukraine title and Gold Star Order to captain Oleksandr Lavrenko (posthumously). 16 351 27 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

порошенко герой украины колодий брановицкий Ukrainian heroes Branovytskyi, Kolodii awarded Gold Star Orders posthumously. PHOTOS+VIDEO Petro Poroshenko presented the Orders of Gold Star to the mothers of two fallen anti-terrorist operation (ATO) fighters soldier Ihor Branovytskyi and Captain Serhii Kolodii. 20 079 36 Ukrainian Politics

армия рф оккупанты Over 10,000 medals awarded to Russian soldiers during war in Donbas, - Bellingcat Thousands of Russian soldiers took part in the war against Ukraine with many of them having been awarded by the state. 15 577 64 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

могила саур Hordiichuk's volunteers, Savur-Mohyla heroes still not recognized by state, - ATO veteran Maksym Muzyka The soldiers, who captured the strategically important height Savur-Mohyla from Russian hybrid troops in 2014, have not been recognized by the state. 32 927 60 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Poroshenko awards Bildt, McCain, Harms, 83 other foreigners on occasion of independence anniversary The Ukrainian president has marked prominent foreigners with state decorations on the occasion of Ukraine's 25th anniversary of independence. 20 936 46 Previously in trend: Independence Day

полиция Anniversary of Ilovaisk tragedy: Interior Ministry, National Guard commemorated deceased law enforcers. PHOTOS On Monday, Aug. 22, Interior Minister Arsen Avakov, National Guard Commander Yurii Allerov, Head of the National Police Khatia Dekanoidze and her first deputy Vadym Troian laid flowers to the monument dedicated to courage, loyalty and heroism of police officers who died at the hands of criminals. 13 065 38 Ukrainian Politics

годунко Buyer returned medal to world champion Natalia Hodunko, who sold it to help army. PHOTOS A charity initiative ended suddenly and pleasantly for the Ukrainian gymnast. 119 702 189 Sport

олимпиада бондаренко богдан Ukraine's Bondarenko leaps to bronze in men's high jump. PHOTOS Ukrainian athlete Bohdan Bondarenko won bronze in the men's high jump at the 2016 Rio Olympics. 25 454 34 Previously in trend: Rio Olympics

смерть боевики Two members of Russian occupation troops’ attack team eliminated in clash near Popasna, - journalist. PHOTOS FOR ADULT AUDIENCE The defensive actions of the Ukrainian soldiers were successful due to the skilled leadership of platoon commander with call sign Sherman and company commander with call sign Professor. The meritorious soldiers were put forward for decoration. ATTENTION: pictures below are meant for adult audience! 199 919 12 Previously in trend: Anti-Terrorist Operation

порошенко Poroshenko awards 31 servicemen on occasion of Ukraine’s Air Force Day President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko awarded 31 soldiers on the occasion of the Ukraine’s Armed Forces Air Force Day. 8 259 30 Society

награда награждение 15 Ukrainian patriots awarded with People's Hero of Ukraine Order in Khmelnytskyi. VIDEO Ukrainian patriots were honored with the award of the National Hero of Ukraine in Khmelnytskyi. 16 355 23 Incidents

армия награда рф оккупанты To Pupin from Putin: Russian occupants from 17th separate motorized rifle brigade awarded with Order of Courage for fighting in Donbas. PHOTOS New OSINT investigation reveals social media profiles of the 17th separate motorized rifle brigade soldiers (military unit 65384, located in Shali, Chechnya) of the 58th Army of the Southern Military District who participated in combat activities in Ukraine in summer and fall 2014. 58 229 69 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

николаев герой народный награждение "People's Heroes of Ukraine" Order awarded in Mykolaiv. PHOTOS The city of Mykolaiv hosted the 17th award ceremony of the "People's Hero of Ukraine" non-state Order. 33 035 97 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Militants fired at Ukrainian positions during visit of Poroshenko, - Lysenko The militants fired at Ukrainian positions in the Donbas, while they were visited by President Petro Poroshenko on June 24. 35 055 153 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

награда орден Children of WWII veteran gave father's decoration for remelting into National Hero of Ukraine order. PHOTO The Order of Glory of late WWII veteran Kharlampii Udovychenko, who fought the war as an infantry soldier in tank divisions, was given away by his son and granddaughter to be reused for creation of the National Hero of Ukraine decoration. 72 601 140 Society

мариуполь освобождение годовщина Mariupol celebrates second anniversary of liberation. PHOTOS The city of Mariupol, the Donetsk region, has celebrated the second anniversary of its liberation from pro-Russian militants. 43 718 183 Society

армия награждение "I'm proud to be minister of warriors like you," - Defense Minister Poltorak awarded fighters of 93rd Brigade. PHOTOS During their working trip to the Armed Forces garrisons in the Odesa and Mykolaiv regions, Minister of Defense of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak and Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of Ukraine Andrii Taranov visited the Shyrokyi Lan training ground, where they met with soldiers of the 93rd Brigade of the Pivden Operations Command of Ukraine's Ground Forces - ATO combatants recovering after combat missions in the country's east. 18 424 44 Previously in trend: Defense

джамала народный артист Jamala awarded title of People's Artist of Ukraine. PHOTO President Petro Poroshenko has awarded singer Jamala, the winner of the 2016 Eurovision song contest, the honorary title of People's Artist of Ukraine. 83 972 411 Previously in trend: Jamala's winning

орден 22 People's Hero of Ukraine Orders to be awarded today in National World War II Museum At the ceremony organized on the eve of the Day of Remembrance and Reconciliation and the Day of victory over fascism, 13 fighters, three doctors, five volunteers, a journalist, and a chaplain will be awarded. 17 007 75 Society

семеновка Semenivka battle fighters awarded at National Guard training center. PHOTOS+VIDEO Yesterday, May 5, a festive ceremony took place at National Guard's “Stare” training center on the occasion of the second anniversary of the Semenivka battle in which Ukrainian soldiers defeated the enemy, showing exceptional combat skills and bravery. 16 303 17 Ukrainian Politics

Putin awards title of Hero of Russia to main suspect in Ilovaisk case General Gerasimov President of Russia Vladimir Putin has awarded the title of Hero of Russia to Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov, who is the main suspect in the Ilovaisk case. 40 460 161 Society

награда добровольцы "Thank you for holding honorable rank of volunteer at high level," - Poroshenko awarded fighters of Interior Ministry special purpose battalions. PHOTO President Petro Poroshenko has awarded volunteers - fighters of Interior Ministry special purpose battalions, who distinguished themselves during the anti-terrorist operation. 11 379 26 Ukrainian Politics

kerzner Ofer Kerzner named Man of the Year in Ukraine in special nomination “Creative investor in crisis times”. PHOTOS Ofer Kerzner, the Honorary Consul of Ukraine in Jerusalem, an innovator, successful businessman and investor received special nomination “Creative investor in crisis times”. Mr. Kerzner received this award in the Creative Social Project of the Year nomination for one of his projects Art-zavod Platforma. 377 0 Society

бригада десантники полторак 80-я награждение. Minister Poltorak awarded 16 soldiers of 80th Airmobile Brigade for courage and professionalism in ATO. PHOTOS Today, March 14, Defense Minister, General of the Army of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak arrived at the Lviv garrison on his working visit. 17 354 27 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko conferred Hero of Ukraine title to Maidan activist Viktor Orlenko posthumously. PHOTO President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko conferred Hero of Ukraine title to Maidan activist Viktor Orlenko and awarded him the Golden Star Order posthumously. 9 901 61 Society

награда Soldiers and volunteers awarded with ‘People's Hero of Ukraine’ decoration in Poltava. PHOTOS The awards ceremony, where the heroes of the undeclared war - combatants, volunteers, doctors - received public decorations, took place in Poltava Feb. 10. Some heroes were awarded posthumously. The "Hero of Ukraine" decoration was instituted by the people themselves. The people raised silver for decorations, put forward candidates and awarded them. 12 517 37 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army

герой народный 12th ceremony of People's Hero of Ukraine award took place in Ternopil. PHOTOS (Updated) The 12th ceremony of the People's Hero of Ukraine award took place in Ternopil, Western Ukraine. 22 031 52 Ukrainian Politics

награда "We are proud of each of you!" - Poroshenko awarded medals and apartments to Ukrainian gunners. PHOTOS During a working visit to the Ternopil region, the president of Ukraine visited the 44th Separate Artillery Brigade to present state decorations to 10 soldiers who distinguished themselves in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO), as well as to hand the keys to apartments to the families of fallen heroes-gunmen. 13 785 81 Ukrainian Politics

медаль Poroshenko has awarded 300 Ukrainian heroes – ATO participants President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has decorated the military, who shown personal courage and heroism, skills and loyalty to the military oath in combat missions in the Donbas. 17 483 23 Incidents

награда decoration Ukraine’s Defense Ministry denies information about Russian weapons being depicted on decorations The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine refuted information that the Russian T-90 tank and VSS Vintorez sniper rifle were depicted on the Defender of the Fatherland badge. 65 562 258 Oddities

герой сергей украины цымбал Poroshenko conferred Hero of Ukraine title on prosecutor Serhii Tsymbal (posthumously). PHOTOS President Poroshenko has awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine (posthumously) to prosecutor Serhii Tsymbal who died defending the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country. The head of state presented an Order of Gold Star of Hero to Serhii's wife Liliia and his little son Oleksandr. 51 159 143 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko awarded 210 ATO fighters President Poroshenko has awarded 210 soldiers and Interior Ministry officers who took part in fighting in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area. 13 692 18 Ukrainian Politics

выборы награда протест ап денис руслан гаврилов скалун Volunteers returned state awards protesting against surrender of Mariupol and Donetsk region and government’s interference in elections. PHOTOS Volunteers Denys Havrylov and Ruslan Skalun have returned the state decorations to the Presidential Administration in protest against the rigging of election in Mariupol in favor of the former members of the Party of Regions. 69 133 336 Previously in trend: Local elections 2015

герой Poroshenko awarded Hero of Ukraine title to medic Ihor Zinych (posthumously), tanker Vasyl Bozhko, and fighter Yevhen Mezhevikin President Petro Poroshenko awarded Hero of Ukraine title along with the Order of "Gold Star" to three heroes of anti-terrorist operation - Junior Sgt. Ihor Zinych (posthumously), Senior Lt. Vasyl Bozhko and Maj. Yevhen Mezhevikin. 11 399 35 Ukrainian Politics

саакашвили одесса бутусов герой украины народный награждение "This is Ukrainian people's basic instinct - fighting for every piece of their homeland," - Orders of "National Hero of Ukraine" awarded in Odesa. PHOTOS Oct. 13, a ceremony of awarding the Order of "National Hero of Ukraine" took place in the Odessa National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet. 14 777 97 Ukrainian Politics

герой украины народный Awarding Orders of "National Hero of Ukraine" to take place today in Odesa. PHOTOS The 10th ceremony of awarding the Order of "National Hero of Ukraine" will be held today in Odesa. 12 903 20 Ukrainian Politics

награждение decoration Poroshenko awarded 15 legendary ATO commanders. PHOTOS President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has awarded medium-rank commanders of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, who was distinguished in operationes carried out within the ATO. 27 266 174 Incidents

награждение танкистов Poltorak awarded soldiers of the 1st and 17th Tank Brigades on Tank Corps Day. PHOTOS On the Day of the Tank Corps, Sept. 13, the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak awarded 50 soldiers of the 1st and 17th Tank Brigades with separate distinctions of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, valuable gifts and prizes for their dedication and perseverance shown during military service. 26 177 94 Society

Killed national guards awarded Medals for Courage President Poroshenko awarded three National Guard soldiers killed in clashes near the Verkhovna Rada on Aug. 31 with Medals for Courage of 3rd level. 13 372 250 Previously in trend: Explosion near Verkhovna Rada

михнюк Poroshenko awarded 'Gold Star' Order to wife of legendary Afghan soldier Oleh Mikhniuk killed in Donbas. PHOTO President Petro Poroshenko awarded the Title of the Hero of Ukraine to the legendary leader of the 8th Afghan Hundred of Maidan Self Defense, senior sergeant Oleh Mikhniuk who was killed in the Donbas. 35 468 195 Previously in trend: Anti-Terrorist Operation

медаль medal Poroshenko awarded 207 Ukrainian military with State Decorations President Petro Poroshenko signed Decree “On Granting State Decorations of Ukraine”. 28 593 111 Previously in trend: Anti-Terrorist Operation

Poroshenko instructs to award master sergeant Vitalii Savchenko for displayed heroism in battle near Starohnativka Vitalii Savchenko spotted the enemy subversive reconnaissance group and repelled the enemy attack on positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine together with soldiers of the 72nd Mechanized Brigade. 31 110 145 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

награда ато учасник "ATO fighter" badge instituted. PHOTO Participants of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the Donbas will be awarded a special "ATO fighter" badge. 76 427 258 Previously in trend: Anti-Terrorist Operation