Zelenskyy honors Melania Trump for Ukraine humanitarian work

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded US first lady Melania Trump the Order of Princess Olga, 1st class, for her humanitarian support of Ukraine, according to a decree published Wednesday. The November 2 decree cited her "significant personal contribution" to humanitarian aid and her work helping Ukrainian children, including those deported or forcibly moved from Russian-occupied territory. Ukrainian officials said she played a pivotal role in organizing a six-day ceasefire that evacuated nearly 800 civilians from the frontline town of Oleshky, concluding Sunday. The honor recognizes women for exceptional contributions in science, education, culture, and charitable work. The evacuation was the longest local pause in fighting since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.