Zelensky presents the President of the European Commission with the Order of Merit for Supporting Ukraine on its Path to the EU

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine yesterday adopted a bill introducing a new state decoration - the Order of Europe

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky presented European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen with the Order of Europe during her visit to Kyiv.

He also signed a decree regulating the rules for awarding a new state decoration, the Ukrainian National Newspaper reports.

According to the text of the decree, Ursula von der Leyen was awarded for exceptional personal merits in supporting Ukraine's strategic commitment to gaining full membership in the European Union, a significant contribution to strengthening Ukraine's resilience in defending its independence and the security of all of Europe, as well as for improving international cooperation in the interests of democracy, peace, good-neighborly and friendly relations between peoples.

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine yesterday adopted a bill introducing a new state decoration - the Order of Europe.

This award will be presented to individuals for exceptional personal achievements in supporting Ukraine's strategic path towards full membership in the European Union.

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