I was deeply honoured to present the @FLOTUS, Melania Trump, with the Order of Princess Olga, First Class. I presented the award at the White House during a press conference following the humanitarian mission to Oleshky. This state award was conferred upon her by Ukrainian President @ZelenskyyUa “for her significant personal contribution to providing humanitarian aid to the citizens of Ukraine and for facilitating efforts aimed at rescuing and evacuating the civilian population from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.” It was precisely thanks to Melania Trump’s personal involvement, support, and coordination that the humanitarian mission to assist Ukrainians in Oleshky was successfully carried out. People who had been living for months in dire conditions —without water, food, or medicine — were literally snatched from the jaws of death thanks to the compassion, humanity, and big heart of the First Lady of the United States. At the same time, this is not the first time Melania Trump has provided assistance in extremely challenging missions. Since October 2025, the First Lady has been supporting initiatives to return Ukrainian children from the temporarily occupied territories and the Russian Federation. Thanks to her personal involvement, 30 children have been returned to Ukraine. Among them are very complex cases, including children from the Kherson Orphanage, as well as minors who had already been placed in Russian boarding schools. The return of these children was made possible by the persistent efforts, international support, and personal commitment of Melania Trump. Therefore, today’s presentation of the Order of Princess Olga, First Class — the highest class of this award — is a recognition of her personal contribution and an expression of sincere gratitude on behalf of all of Ukraine. I sincerely thank Melania Trump and her professional team for their trust, personal involvement, and assistance to the people of Ukraine. Human lives are at stake in every such initiative. We deeply appreciate this!

I would like to take a moment to express my special thanks to everyone who contributed to organizing and carrying out the humanitarian mission in Oleshky. ☝️This video is a message of gratitude. This operation required an extraordinary level of coordination, trust, and collective effort. And most importantly, it made it possible for Ukrainians to return home. @FLOTUS @MarcBeckman @ZelenskyyUa @NEWSMAX

❗️The ceasefire, which was in effect from October 27 to November 1, has ended. This was an important step in our joint humanitarian efforts with Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova, coordinated by First Lady of the United States Melania Trump @FLOTUS Throughout this period, both sides honoured their commitments. This made it possible to deliver humanitarian aid to Oleshky and help civilians who wished to leave the city safely. We are now working together with Yana Lantratova to explore opportunities for further humanitarian initiatives. It is important to maintain this mechanism of cooperation so that we can continue helping people and saving lives.

Russia is holding Ukrainians in captivity — while at the same time trying to hold their families captive as well ❗️The first are held in captivity. The second are trapped in uncertainty, fear, and constant waiting. Fake lists, manipulation around prisoner exchanges, and claims that Ukraine supposedly “does not want to bring its people home” are not random information attacks. Russia is targeting the most painful point — those who are waiting. ‼️That is why today, at Ukrinform, we brought together 32 representatives of Ukrainian and international media to expose Russian information and psychological operations (IPSO) targeting prisoners of war, exchanges, and missing persons — and to show what really lies behind them. Facts must be stronger than fakes. And the truth must be louder than Russian propaganda.