Zelenskyy awards Order of Europe to von der Leyen, saying it cannot be revoked

Ursula von der Leyen. Photo: Ursula von der Leyen’s social media

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded the Order of Europe to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during Statehood Day celebrations in Kyiv on 15 July, stressing that this award "can never be revoked or taken away".

Source: European Pravda, citing Interfax-Ukraine

Quote from Zelenskyy: "It is a great honour to present Ursula today with the first Ukrainian Order of Europe... Dear Ursula, this is an award that no one will ever be able to cancel or take away. Because Ukraine's word is firm."

Zelenskyy awards Order of Europe to von der Leyen, saying it cannot be revoked

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