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Amid ongoing challenges, awards serve as a beacon of gratitude and motivation. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been actively bestowing accolades to recognize the sacrifices and accomplishments of Ukrainian defenders. Among the honors given are titles like Hero of Ukraine and the Cross of Military Merit. These awards not only highlight the bravery of servicemen and women but also pay tribute to international allies supporting Ukraine's cause. Noteworthy instances include U.S. Senators awarded for sanctions against Russia, and Angelina Jolie receiving a commemorative token. The impactful award ceremonies provide solace to bereaved families, honoring an extensive list of over 110,000 Ukrainian defenders since the full-scale war began, ensuring their deeds and sacrifices are never forgotten.

What kind of awards are being given to Ukrainian defenders?

Ukrainian defenders are receiving awards such as the Hero of Ukraine, the Cross of Military Merit, and various state honors. Recently, President Zelenskyy has acknowledged the personal courage and sacrifices of soldiers by bestowing state decorations that recognize their efforts in defending Ukraine’s sovereignty. These honors are also extended posthumously to families of fallen heroes.

How are international figures being recognized for their support to Ukraine?

International figures have been recognized through awards like the Order of Yaroslav the Wise. Notably, U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal received this honor for initiating sanctions against Russia. Additionally, Angelina Jolie was presented a commemorative token during her visit to Kherson, highlighting her support and efforts for Ukraine.

How many Ukrainian defenders have received awards during the war?

Since the beginning of the full-scale war, over 110,000 Ukrainian defenders have received state awards and honors. This massive recognition illustrates the widespread acknowledgement and appreciation for the heroism and bravery demonstrated by these individuals in defense of their country. The awards serve as a testament to their dedication and sacrifice.

Who are some individuals recently awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine?

Recently awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine were serviceman Maksym Kryvtsov, Air Force tactical aviation commander Oleksandr Dovhach, and soldiers from the 80th Air Assault Brigade. These individuals have demonstrated exceptional bravery, with some awards given posthumously to honor their ultimate sacrifice for Ukraine’s independence.

What role does President Zelenskyy play in the awarding process?

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plays a pivotal role in the awarding process by personally presenting state awards and titles, acknowledging the contributions and sacrifices of servicemen, both living and posthumously. His involvement underscores the importance of these ceremonies in boosting morale and publicly recognizing the bravery and dedication of Ukrainian defenders and allies alike.

How are posthumous awards handled in Ukraine?

Posthumous awards are a dignified way to honor fallen heroes in Ukraine. President Zelenskyy personally presents these accolades to the families of deceased servicemen, recognizing their loved ones’ sacrifices. Such gestures help provide solace to families, ensuring that the bravery and contribution of their loved ones are remembered and celebrated at the national level.

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зеленський,нагородження Zelenskyy handed over 30 housing certificates to Heroes of Ukraine and families of fallen Heroes. PHOTOS President Volodymyr Zelenskyy handed over another 30 certificates for apartments to servicemen of the Defence Forces who were awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine and to the families of the fallen Heroes. 3 618 15 Previously in trend: War

герой,україни Zelenskyy awarded Golden Star orders and certificates for apartments to military and families of fallen heroes. PHOTOS President Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded the Order of the Golden Star to the Hero of Ukraine and the families of servicemen who were posthumously awarded this highest rank. The Head of State also presented certificates for apartments. 5 586 18 Previously in trend: War

кличко On AFU day, Klytschko awarded Kyiv Territorial Defence fighters with medals "Honor. Glory. State" medals. PHOTO On the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klytschko presented awards to the military personnel of the Kyiv brigades. 3 310 26 Kyiv News

дшв,нагородження Zelenskyy presents state awards on occasion of Day of Airborne Assault Forces. VIDEO&PHOTOS On the occasion of the Day of the Airborne Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented state awards, battle flags, ribbons of the honorary award of the President of Ukraine "For Courage and Bravery" and awarded honorary titles to brigades. 5 192 10 Previously in trend: War

зеленський Zelenskyy awarded wounded soldiers and medics in hospital in Mykolaiv region. PHOTOS During a working trip to the Mykolaiv region, the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a military hospital where servicemen who were wounded in the battles in the Kherson direction have been treated. 2 674 26 Previously in trend: War

зеленський In Odesa, Zelenskyy and Rutte visited military hospital and awarded wounded and medics. VIDEO&PHOTOS During a working trip to the Odesa region, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a hospital where Ukrainian defenders who were wounded during the fighting with the Russian occupiers in the Kherson region are being treated. 6 096 20 Previously in trend: War

сил,хрест,повітряних Ukraine has new award for defenders of sky - "Cross of Air Force". PHOTO Ukraine has introduced a new decoration, the Air Force Cross medal, which is awarded to servicemen and women of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 6 494 5 War in Ukraine

зеленський Zelenskyy visits wounded soldiers in Odesa and gives awards. PHOTOS During his working visit to Odesa region, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Ukrainian Armed Forces servicemen wounded in fighting with Russian occupiers, particularly in Bakhmut sector. 5 907 33 Photo News

зеленський Zelensky arrived at front and congratulated soldiers on Day of Marine Corps of Navy of Armed Forces of Ukraine. PHOTOS President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at the front to congratulate the soldiers on the Day of the Marine Corps of the Navy of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 9 340 63 Previously in trend: War

зубарєв Most adrenaline-filled battle of 2023: Zaluzhny awarded "Golden Cross" to soldier of 92nd SMB Ruslan Zubarev Khyzhak. VIDEO&PHOTOS The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhny awarded the senior soldier of the 92nd separate mechanized brigade named after Ivan Sirko Ruslan Zubarev with the Golden Cross medal and presented him with a well-deserved award weapon. 63 208 88 Previously in trend: War

нагороди Ukrainian volunteer soldiers are fighting for our country every day and will certainly win: Zelensky awarded them. VIDEO&PHOTOS President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukrainian volunteers fight for the state every day. 8 988 47 Society

блащак,зеленський Zelensky awards Polish Defense Minister Blaszczak with Order of Merit. PHOTO President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with Vice Prime Minister, Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Poland Mariusz Blaszczak. 3 609 15 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

нагороди Infantrymen defending Bakhmut were awarded with awards. PHOTOS The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine awarded departmental awards to infantry soldiers who are currently defending the Bakhmut direction. 9 452 28 Previously in trend: War

зеленський,харків,поранені Zelensky visited military hospital in Kharkiv region. PHOTOS During a working trip to the Kharkiv region, President Volodymyr Zelensky visited a medical facility where wounded servicemen are treated. 9 720 22 Previously in trend: War

зеленський Zelensky visited leading positions in Kharkiv region and presented awards to military: I feel boundless pride for defenders. PHOTOS During his working trip to Kharkiv region, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky visited the leading positions of the Ukrainian military. 17 163 125 Previously in trend: War

степан,кіт Stepan cat received an award for bloggers in Cannes. ФОТОрепортаж The cat from Kharkiv Stepan, whose Instagram is subscribed by 1.3 million people, received the World Influencers and Bloggers Awards 2022. 10 699 11 Society

зеленський,охматдит Zelensky talked to two orphans from Mariupol. PHOTOS The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi visited the NDSL hospital Okhmatdyt, together with the Minister of Health of Ukraine Viktor Lyashko they talked to two orphans from Mariupol - Ilya Matvienko (10 years old) and Kira Obedinskaya (12 years old). The President also presented state awards to Okhmatdyt doctors. 5 656 12 Previously in trend: War

Detained propagandist Vyshynskyi appears to be decorated with Russian Medal for the Return of Crimea, Order For Merit to the Fatherland. PHOTOS Detained propagandist Vyshynskyi appears to be decorated with Russian Medal for the Return of Crimea, Order For Merit to the Fatherland. PHOTOS Russian Defense Ministry awards were found during the search at home of Kyrylo Vyshynskyi, the head of Ukraine-based RIA Novosti propaganda outlet. 61 103 218 Incidents

армия Mariupol tactical force scouts awarded on their professional holiday. PHOTOS Scouts of Mariupol tactical force were awarded and promoted on their professional holiday, Scout Day, Sept. 7. 10 284 6 Ukrainian Politics

грузия ато полторак воины реабилитация жемчугов Poltorak awards 15 Ukrainian soldiers rehabilitating in Georgia: "In years, children and grandchildren will be proud of you". VIDEO+PHOTOS Minister of Defense of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak has awarded the participants of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO), who undergo rehabilitation in Georgia. In particular, Poltorak awarded Volodymyr Zhemchuhov with the Glory and Honor Badge, a chief of the General Staff award. 8 048 17 Ukrainian Politics

награда Police awarded homeowner who shot robber and helped to neutralize gang from Russia. PHOTOS A robber gang broke into a house of an experienced hunter. 159 012 340 Incidents

гайдук Il-76 case: Sister of deceased paratrooper slams Poroshenko's support for Gen. Nazarov, returns brother's Order For Courage. PHOTOS In response to President Poroshenko's open support for convicted general Nazarov, Iliana Haiduk, the sister of Ilia Haiduk killed in the crash of Il-76 aircraft in 2014, has returned the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytskyi 3rd class awarded to her brother posthumously. 114 679 459 Previously in trend: Sentence on Nazarov

армия рф оккупанты дебальцево Russian tankman Minakov secretly awarded by Putin for fighting in Donbas, - InformNapalm. PHOTOS Ukrainian OSINT investigators have found more evidence of the Russian aggression in Ukraine — a Putin’s award to Russian soldier Alexander Minakov from Chita, who lost his leg in Debaltseve battles in the Donbas. 102 772 115 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

награда Ukrainian film about Donbas children awarded with Berlinale Grand Prix. PHOTO+VIDEO Ukrainian film School#3 was awarded with the Grand Prix of the Generation 14plus International Jury at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale). 12 203 27 Ukrainian Politics

убийство россия турция посол карлов Image of Russian Ambassador Karlov's murderer wins World Press Photo contest. PHOTO Associated Press photographer Burhan Ozbilici has won the 2017 World Press Photo contest. 49 422 167 World

порошенко награда Poroshenko rewards soldiers and rescuers for merits in Avdiivka fighting. PHOTOS President Petro Poroshenko has presented state awards to Ukrainian servicemen and rescuers of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine who distinguished themselves during the defense of Avdiivka. 21 304 39 Ukrainian Politics

жемчугов Poroshenko awards Hero of Ukraine title to Volodymyr Zhemchuhov. PHOTO Former prisoner of war received an honorary award from the president of Ukraine. 64 117 94 Ukrainian Politics

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волонтеры награждение Poltorak awarded volunteers with medals ‘For Saving Life’. PHOTOS Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak awarded volunteers with state medals ‘For Saving Life.’ 7 651 67 Society

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кинофестиваль голубка лейпциг Ukrainian director Loznytsia awarded at Leipzig film festival. PHOTO Ukrainian filmmaker Serhii Loznitsa won the prestigious Golden Dove in the International Competition Long Documentary and Animated Film with the film “Austerlitz” at DOK Leipzig. 7 420 6 Society

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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. 168 964 281 Previously in trend: Police officers murdered in Dnipro City

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. 20 112 36 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. 13 092 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. 119 723 189 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. 25 483 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! 199 969 12 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. 58 266 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. 33 108 97 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. 72 632 140 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. 43 744 183 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. 18 460 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. 84 019 411 Previously in trend: Jamala's winning

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. 16 344 17 Ukrainian Politics

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. 11 430 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. 407 0 Society

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