Von der Leyen to be awarded Ukrainian Order of Europe in Kyiv

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  • 15 July, 2026
  • 16:28
Von der Leyen to be awarded Ukrainian Order of Europe in Kyiv

During European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's visit to Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will present her with the Order of Europe for her personal contribution to supporting Ukraine, its independence, and the security of the entire European continent, EC Spokesperson Olof Gill said at a briefing in Brussels, Report informs.

He declined to disclose the further agenda of the visit for security reasons.

The Order of Europe was established by Ukraine as a state award for outstanding contributions to strengthening European unity, supporting Ukraine, and defending common European values.