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The year 2025 has been marked by numerous award ceremonies in Ukraine, where President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has recognized the bravery and sacrifice of thousands. Notably, 433 defenders were honored, with 179 recognized posthumously. The awards highlight the resilience and dedication of Ukrainian forces amid ongoing conflict, including the awarding of Border Guard intelligence officers and the special ceremony for Mykola Shevchuk, who received the Gold Star. Zelenskyy also honored several U.S. Senators for their support against Russian aggression. These awards underscore Ukraine's ongoing commitment to sovereignty and the invaluable contributions of its allies and defenders. Such relentless recognition is vital in acknowledging those safeguarding Ukraine's freedom.

What are the recent award ceremonies held in Ukraine this year?

This year, Ukraine has witnessed numerous award ceremonies led by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. These events celebrate the courage and dedication of Ukrainian servicemen, with many awards also bestowed posthumously to honor fallen heroes. The ceremonies reflect the ongoing valor and sacrifices made by those defending Ukraine's sovereignty, including special recognitions like the Gold Star of the Hero of Ukraine and the Order of Freedom.

How many Ukrainian defenders were recognized by President Zelenskyy in 2025?

Throughout 2025, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has recognized the bravery of thousands of Ukrainian defenders. Significant mention is made of the 433 defenders recently awarded, with a notable 179 of those honors being posthumous, highlighting the profound sacrifices in the ongoing struggle for Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity.

What is the significance of the Hero of Ukraine title awarded this year?

The Hero of Ukraine title is the highest national distinction, representing ultimate valor and service. In 2025, this prestigious honor was awarded to outstanding individuals like Mykola Shevchuk and Oleksandr Dovhach. These awards emphasize their exceptional contributions to Ukraine's defense efforts, particularly amid the difficult circumstances of conflict.

Have international figures been recognized by Ukraine this year?

Yes, international figures have been recognized by Ukraine this year. Notably, U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal were awarded by President Zelenskyy for their roles in initiating sanctions against Russia. Such awards highlight the significance of international support in Ukraine's ongoing defensive efforts.

What are some unique awards introduced by Ukraine in 2025?

In 2025, Ukraine introduced new awards, such as the "Future of Ukraine" award presented by President Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska. This accolade was first given to children, inspiring the next generation and recognizing their contributions and potential impact on the future of Ukraine amidst the broader context of national challenges.

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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. 20 092 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. 15 599 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. 32 938 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. 20 956 46 Ukrainian Politics

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. 13 086 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. 119 720 189 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. 25 477 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! 199 950 12 Incidents

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. 8 274 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. 16 372 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. 58 256 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. 33 087 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. 35 075 153 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. 72 621 140 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. 43 736 183 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. 18 452 44 Ukrainian Politics

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. 84 000 411 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. 17 032 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. 16 331 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. 40 470 161 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. 11 419 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. 400 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. 17 375 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. 9 920 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. 12 531 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. 22 055 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. 13 793 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. 17 501 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. 65 580 258 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. 51 164 143 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. 13 707 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. 69 165 336 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. 11 414 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. 14 783 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. 12 915 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. 27 289 174 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. 26 210 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. 13 385 250 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. 35 494 195 Photo News

медаль medal Poroshenko awarded 207 Ukrainian military with State Decorations President Petro Poroshenko signed Decree “On Granting State Decorations of Ukraine”. 28 624 111 Incidents

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. 31 116 145 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. 76 443 258 Ukrainian Politics

награда герой народный 13 soldiers and seven volunteers received the Order of National Hero of Ukraine in Lviv. VIDEO + PHOTOS On June 23 the highest non-government award National Hero of Ukraine. It was founded by Ukrainian volunteers. The popular vote determines soldiers, volunteers, doctors and priests, who have shown great courage in the course of the anti-terrorist operation. 23 446 169 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army

орден герой украины народный 21 Ukrainians awarded title of National Hero of Ukraine, including well-known fighters, doctors, and volunteers. PHOTOS First Orders of the National Hero of Ukraine were awarded to 21 great Ukrainians (14 military and seven civilians) yesterday, including soldiers, medics, volunteers and a chaplain. 80 063 120 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army

орден герой украины народный 22 Ukrainians will be awarded Order of ‘National Hero of Ukraine’. PHOTO National Hero of Ukraine awards will take place in St. Sophia cathedral at 12 a.m. June 4. 22 Heroes and two organizations will be awarded. 28 987 132 Ukrainian Politics

порошенко poroshenko Poroshenko awarded servicemen who detained Russian subversives near Shchastia. PHOTOS The president has met with servicemen from the 92nd separate mechanized brigade of the operative command “East” of the Land Forces of Ukraine who detained Russian servicemen Yevhen Yerofeyev and Alexander Aleksandrov in a battle near Shchastya on May 16 during his working visit to the Donetsk region. 37 533 145 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

майдан память теракт Poroshenko awarded 220 Ukrainian servicemen posthumously President Petro Poroshenko awarded 220 militaries and law enforcers (posthumously), who served in the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the units of the Ministry of the Interior. 16 088 49 Ukrainian Politics

матвиенко андрей Andrii Matvienko Daughter of Ukrainian hero solider received medal "For bravery and courage" of her killed father, who saved 30 men. PHOTO of the day The photo of a little girl who received a medal "For bravery and courage" in place of her deceased father caused enormous response and a lot of emotions in social media. 107 191 273 World

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