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Zelensky awards Melania Trump Ukraine's highest honor
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky bestowed the Order of Princess Olha, 1st Class, upon US First Lady Melania Trump for her humanitarian support. This came after a ceasefire in Kherson allowed evacuation from Russian-occupied Oleshky. A diplomatic meeting is set for Thursday at the White House.
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Russian and Ukrainian delegations - made up of ombudsmen who were involved in the evacuation mission as well as senior officials - are due to meet at the White House on Thursday on Melania Trump's invitation.
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