Emmanuel Macron awarded Volodymyr Zelensky with the Order of the Legion of Honor. This is France’s highest award, awarded for special military or civilian merit.
Honor of Ukraine and its people. Respect to you, dear Vladimir, for your courage and devotion,” Macron said, presenting the award.
The Légion d’honneur is the highest award in France, awarded by the president for military or civilian merit. Founded in 1804. Belonging to the order is the highest distinction of respect and official recognition of special merit in France.
The French president posted a video on Twitter presenting his country’s highest award to his Ukrainian counterpart.
Hommage à l’Ukraine et à son peuple.
Hommage à toi, cher Volodymyr, pour ton courage et ton engagement. pic.twitter.com/6sN2iVUWrl— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) February 9, 2023
The award ceremony took place on the night of February 8-9, when Zelensky arrived in Paris from London for talks with Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Source: Racurs
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