First Lady of the US receives Ukraine's state award: what Melania Trump was honored for

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky awarded US First Lady Melania Trump the Order of Princess Olga, 1st class. The corresponding decree was published on the website of the head of state.

The award was granted for significant personal contributions to humanitarian support for Ukraine, human rights and charitable activities aimed at rescuing Ukrainian children and citizens who suffered as a result of Russia's aggression.

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The decree separately noted Melania Trump's activities to assist Ukrainians who were illegally deported and forcibly displaced from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine controlled by Russia.

Recall that on October 23, the White House reported that Melania Trump had allegedly brokered a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the Russian-occupied Oleshky, where a humanitarian crisis had developed.

Subsequently, the First Lady hinted at the possibility of a personal visit to Ukraine amid reports of agreements on a ceasefire in the city.

On November 2, Melania Trump stated that, as part of a humanitarian mission during the ceasefire in Oleshky, almost 800 people had been evacuated.